Senegalia burkei

Black monkey-thorn

A tree that provides an excellent thorny security barrier and is easily recognized.

Aloes and Trees

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Senegalia burkei
Common Name	Black monkey-thorn
Also Known As	Swartapiesdoring
SA Tree No	161
Tree Type	Deciduous
Attracts	Birds, Bees
Features	Shade Tree, Fodder Tree
Flowering Season	Spring
Focal	Yes
Fragrant	Yes
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season	Summer
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System	Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam
Suitable Garden Size	Large
Suitable Planting Area	Full Sun

Aloes & Trees Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
20L	R175-R305 *5 Min	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	R390-R750 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	R400-R950 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	R895-R2350 *1 Min	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm
250L	R2400-R3500 *1 Min	2.5m – 4.0m	30mm – 50mm
500L	R3500-R6500 *1 Min	4.0m – 7.0m	50mm – 120mm
1000L	R6500-R12500 *1 Min	6.0m – 10.0m	80mm – 120mm
E.O.G	R8500-R25000+ *1 Min	5.0m – 12.0m	Variable

Description

A staggering specimen tree that will give your garden a Bushveld experience. Its foliage provides tons of shade and its bark lures Woodpeckers and Red-billed Wood Hoopoe that explores under it for insects.

An ideal drought-resistant deciduous tree for large gardens and parks. It is also an outstanding indoor or container planting.