Acacia karroo, Sweet Thorn -

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Acacia karroo
Family: Mimosoideae / Mimosaceae
Sweet Thorn
Origin: South Africa
small tree 10-20 ft

subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

This is one of South Africa's most beautiful and useful trees. It is integrally part of Africa's history having been used for everything from raft-making to sewing needles and fencing for the houses of the royal Zulu women. The thorns were even used by early naturalists to pin the insects they collected!

Bark used in tanning, rope making and production of edible gum. The root is used in traditional medicine.

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4604 Acacia arabica - seeds
Sweet thorn. Yellow flowers are very attractive.
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Per pack: 6 large seeds

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4265 Acacia karroo - Sweet Thorn
This is one of South Africa's most beautiful and useful trees. It is integrally part of Africa's history having been used for everything from raft-making to sewing needles and fencing for the houses of the royal Zulu women. The thorns were even used by early naturalists to pin the insects they collected! Bark used in tanning, rope making and production of edible gum. The root is used in traditional medicine.
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3 gal pot

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