Vachellia tortilis subsp. heteracantha

Name: Vachellia tortilis subsp. heteracantha
SKU: 3446000-Va.tor.het
Availability: InStock

R19.00 – R55.00

SANBI Red List: http://redlist.sanbi.org/species.php?species=15470-36

PlantZAfrica: https://pza.sanbi.org/vachellia-tortilis

Per 100

R55.00

Per Packet

R19.00

Quantity	Clear

Description

Umbrella Thorn

A 6 – 15 metre evergreen drought resistant tree

Flat crown, hooked & straight thorns

Cream flowers in Summer, pods tightly coiled

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.