DECIDUOUS
Senegalia burkei
FULL SUN
FROST HARDY
MEDIUM WATER REQUIREMENTS
FAST GROWER
FRAGRANT
ATTRACTS BIRDS
ATTRACTS INSECTS
FLOWER COLOUR:
AVERAGE SIZE:
6m x 5m
MAXIMUM SIZE:
12m x 9m
FLOWERING TIME:
J F M A M J J A S O N D
FRUITING TIME:
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Senegalia burkei
DESCRIPTION
A single-stemmed tree which branches fairly high up. The main stem in young trees is yellowish with papery flakes and matures to be fairly smooth or course with longitudinal fissures. The recurved prickles are dark grey. The pods are found in drooping clusters and are reddish-brown, straight with a pointed tip and split on the tree.
LANDSCAPING USES
A wonderful feature tree for the larger garden. It forms a dense shade, making it a useful addition to a car park.
GARDEN THEMES
Bushveld, Forest, Woodland
BUTTERFLY/MOTH HOST PLANT
Deudorix penningtoni, Pennington’s PlayboyDeudorix vansoni, Van Son’s Playboy
2 responses
Hi Richard
Thanks for your feedback.
Flourish!
Glenice
What an attractive site