Vachellia acuifera

Vachellia acuifera

Native to:
Bahamas | Cuba | Turks-Caicos Is.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Vachellia
Species:
Vachellia acuifera

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
600 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies, bees
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy, followed by warm stratification.

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