Acacia luederitzii SEEDS

Acacia luederitzii seeds grow into a thorny shrub or small tree native to the seasonally dry tropical biome of southern tropical and southern Africa not just Namibia as sometimes described, but ranging across Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and South Africa as well. Named after Lderitz, the German colonial port in Namibia, this member of Fabaceae (also placed in Vachellia in current taxonomy) develops sharp, paired stipular spines, bipinnate leaves and small, fluffy cream to pale yellow flower heads typical of the group. It grows in dry thornbush and bushveld communities across its southern African range. Family Fabaceae.

Drought-tolerant and adapted to the seasonally dry conditions of southern Africa’s bushveld and thornbush biomes. Full sun and well-drained soils are required.

• Paired stipular spines; bipinnate leaves; cream to pale yellow flower heads
• S. Tropical & S. Africa seasonally dry tropical biome; wider range than just Namibia
• Named after Lderitz, German colonial port in Namibia; Family Fabaceae
• Dry thornbush and bushveld communities; drought-tolerant
• Full sun; well-drained soils; adapted to seasonal aridity

Acacia luederitzii is an authentic southern African thornbush species from a wide range across the southern tropical and subtropical dry zone a characterful, spiny tree of the bushveld for collectors of southern African flora.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.