Acacia sieberiana, also known as the Paperbark Thorn, is a striking, hardy tree native to Africa. It is semi-deciduous, fast-growing, and valued for shade, ornamental bark, and its ecological role in attracting birds, bees, and other pollinators. It can also serve as a good boundary or farmland tree.
Planting season: Spring to summer Germination time: 10–21 days (with pre-treatment) Position: Full sun, well-drained soil Days till maturity: 4–7 years (to flowering) Plant height: 5–18 m
Growing instructions: Scarify seeds lightly with sandpaper or pour hot (not boiling) water over them and soak overnight to break dormancy. Sow in deep pots or seedling bags with well-draining soil. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Transplant saplings into the ground once established. Trees are drought-hardy once mature but protect seedlings from frost and grazing animals.
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