Acacia galpinii

Monkey Thorn (e), Apiesdoring (a), Mokgapa (s)

S.A.No.166

Type	Size	Characteristics	Flowers	Position
Tree	10 to 25m	Hardy, drought resistant, deciduous	White bottlebrush	Sun or semi shade

This fairly fast growing, hardy, deciduous thorn tree is one of the largest of the Acacias. It flowers before the leaves in Sept and Oct with showy, white, bottlebrush-type flowers that are purple before they open. Large woody pods follow the flowers. The bark is pale yellow and flaky. The fine, feathery leaves fold up at night. It has large, black, hooked thorns that make it an ideal addition to a security hedge. It makes a perfect specimen plant and is majestic used in an avenue. Like most Acacias it will attract a myriad of wildlife to the garden and is a butterfly host plant.