Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Vachellia

Species:

Vachellia gerrardii

USDA Symbol:

VAGE2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, mammals, bees, giraffes, elephants

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire; thick bark provides some protection on mature trees. Common in African savanna fire regimes.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Commonly found in savanna regions; adapts to arid conditions.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (hot water treatment or mechanical) to break hard seed coat. Germinates readily once scarified.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI