Acacia davyi

Acacia davyi

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Common Names

Kurkbasdoring, Papierdoring, Kurkdoring (afrikaans)
Musaunga (venda)
Isikhwishi (zulu)
Cork-bark Thorn, Corky Thorn, Paper-bark Thorn, Paper Thorn, Paper-bark Tree (english)

Taxonomy

Family FABACEAE
Genus Acacia
Species davyi
SA Plant Number 163.1
Basionym Acacia davyi

Description

Acacia davyi (=Vachellia davyi) is a hardy, drought resistant, deciduous, small Acacia with distinctive yellow or light brown, corky bark on the stems and branches.

It has clusters of bright yellow puffball flowers on the ends of the branches from December to February, which attract insects to the garden. These are followed by bunches of long narrow pods.

An attractive Acacia for small gardens. Plant in full sun or semi-shade.

Attracts birds and insects to the garden.

Size 1.5 to 3m

Wildlife

Insects:

Flowers attract insects to the garden

Uses

Landscaping:

Very attractive small tree for small gardens that would like a bushveld feel or are wildlife and bird friendly.

Distribution

Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal

Natural Habitat:

Bushveld, wooded grassland in mountainous and higher rainfall areas

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