Vachellia swazica

Name: Vachellia swazica
SKU: 3446000-Va.swa
Availability: InStock

R21.00 – R60.00

SANBI Red List: http://redlist.sanbi.org/species.php?species=15470-33

Per 100

R60.00

Per Packet

R21.00

Quantity	Clear

Description

FABACEAE

“Swazi Thorn”

A 2 – 3 metre slender shrub/tree

Clusters of shiny leaves with conspicuous midribs

Bright golden-yellow balls of flowers in Spring

Sow seeds in Spring when the difference between day and night temperatures is about 12°C. Treat with a pre-emergence fungicide.

Quantity	Per 100, Per Packet

Use a well-drained sterile potting mix.
Treat the seeds with a pre-emergence fungicide such as Apron.
Scarify the seeds using water, there seems to some difference in the optimum temperature and time the seeds should be soaked.
Bring water to the boil, pour into a bowl, drop seeds in the water & leave to soak for 24 hours.