Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Senegalia

Species:

Senegalia kelloggiana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

900 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies, small mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Can resprout after fire; fire may stimulate seed germination.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 30–60 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by warm stratification for 30-60 days, then cold stratification for 30-60 days.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash