Acacia sieberiana
Acacia sieberiana var. woodiiPaperbark Thorn (e), Papierbasdoring (a),umKhamba (z), Mokgaba (s)This hardy (protect from
frost when young) large, semi-deciduous, flat-topped Acacia is fast
growing. This impressive tree
develops its wide spreading flat-topped shape whilst still young. It has abundant, fragrant, creamy, puffball
flowers from Sept. to Nov. that attract a myriad of insects and birds. These are followed by hard woody pods that
are nutritious. It is a favoured
nesting tree for Barbets, and the Red Billed Wood hoopoe love probing under
the yellow papery and flaking bark for insects. They thrive in poor soils and will grow in
rocky areas and in shale. If planting
in colder areas be sure the plants are grown from seed collected in cold
areas or they may battle to acclimatise to cold conditions. Part of their natural distribution is in
the Drakensberg so once established they can tolerate quite cold conditions.
Size 8 to 15m : in
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