Vachellia / Acacia borleae - Sticky Thorn Tree - Indigenous South African Tree - 10 Seeds Bonsai fleshy semi-globose leaves

fleshy semi-globose leaves

The fruits are similar to the Bhut Jolokia but smaller and extremely hot

Alternate roots can be thinned for use as baby beet and the rest allowed to grow on to maturity

though the term is also used for other genera

Leaves turn bronze in winter

Vachellia / Acacia borleae - Sticky Thorn Tree - Indigenous South African Tree - 10 Seeds Bonsai fleshy semi-globose leavesAcacia is a genus of shrubs and trees belonging to the subfamily Mimosoideae of the family Fabaceae. The Acacia Borleae grows to 5 metres. It is a very hardy tree and is grown extensively in Zimbabwe and the Northern parts of South Africa. It does very well without tending and thrives in the dryer lowveld areas. It makes a very good bonsai specimen and is rather quick growing. USDA Zone 10 Season to Sow Spring