10 Acacia robusta Seeds - Splendid Thorn Tree Seeds - Beautiful Hardy Indigenous
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Common Names: Splendid Acacia, Splendid Thorn, Robust Acacia
Acacia is a large genus, in the Fabaceae family, that contains over 1200 species of trees and shrubs from warm climates. Some are deciduous but most are evergreen. Over 700 species are native to Australia. There are 40 species, subspecies and varieties of Acacia indigenous to South Africa. They range from low-growing shrubs to tall trees and many have been introduced to other countries for economic and ornamental purposes. Acacias are also common in tropical and subtropical Africa; most African species are characterized by vicious spines and referred to as ‘thorn trees’. The name Acacia is derived from "akis" meaning a point or barb. The flowers, ranging from deep golden yellow to cream or white, and crowded into globular heads or cylindrical spikes, are often fragrant and produce abundant, bee-attracting pollen. The fruit of Acacias are either round or flattened pods. They do well in most parts of South Africa, and resist all but the severest frosts. Many of them make suitable bonsai candidates. The hard coated seeds remain viable for up to 30 years. They should be treated by heating and soaking for germination in spring. They do best in full sun and well-drained soil. Acacia robusta forms a medium to large tree, up to 25m in height. It is a deciduous thorn tree and has a very robust looking form. The branches grow upright resulting in a beautiful flat crown. It has small, dark green leaves and pale yellow puff ball flowers. The flowers form along the branches in a You're buying a pack of 10 Seeds Growing Instructions will be sent to your email.
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spectacular display and they emit a sweet distinctive Acacia scent during early spring. During summer it forms attractive sickle-shaped seed pods. It has brown to black bark which is very rough with longitudinal grooves in it. Splendid Acacia is a rather widespread tree in the Northern Gauteng area as it prefers a warmer climate, but is fairly frost resistant once established. It is a rapid grower. 
