Vachellia robusta ssp. robusta

Name: Vachellia robusta ssp. robusta
SKU: 3446000-Va.rob
Availability: InStock

R21.00 – R60.00

SANBI Red List: http://redlist.sanbi.org/species.php?species=15470-27

PlantZAfrica: https://pza.sanbi.org/vachellia-robusta-subsp-robusta

Per 100

R60.00

Per Packet

R21.00

Quantity	Clear

Description

FABACEAE

“Broad-pod Robust Thorn”

An evergreen tree.

Straight short thorns 1cm in pairs at the nodes.

Small dark green leaves, lighter on the underside.

Clusters of white flowers.

Sow seeds in Spring when the difference between day & 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.