Vachellia / Acacia borleae - Sticky Thorn Tree - Indigenous South African Tree - 10 Seeds Bonsai Alternate roots can be thinned

Alternate roots can be thinned for use as baby beet and the rest allowed to grow on to maturity

It was once classified in the lily family

these majestic trees can be seen at the Allred Lake Natural Area where the trees range from 500 to 1000 years old

usually in 3 to 12 pairs

Vachellia / Acacia borleae - Sticky Thorn Tree - Indigenous South African Tree - 10 Seeds Bonsai Alternate roots can be thinnedAcacia is a genus of shrubs and trees belonging to the subfamily Mimosoideae of the family Fabaceae. The Acacia Borleae grows to 5 metres. It is a very hardy tree and is grown extensively in Zimbabwe and the Northern parts of South Africa. It does very well without tending and thrives in the dryer lowveld areas. It makes a very good bonsai specimen and is rather quick growing. USDA Zone 10 Season to Sow Spring