Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) - Video 1

Botanical names: Dichrostachys cinerea, Cailliea glomerata, Dichrostachys glomerata, Dichrostachys nutans, Mimosa cinerea

Common names: West African Sickle Bush, Marabou Thorn, Aroma, Kalahari Christmas tree, Chinese lantern tree, Marabou-thorn, Princess Earrings

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Africa to India, Southern Thailand and Malesia, Northern Territories of Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersThorny or spinyPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
Dichrostachys cinerea
Princess Earrings, Sickle bush from West Africa is one of the most unusual and unforgettable flowers of cheerful color combination...


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