Senegalia mellifera

Black thorn

A superb bee tree that grows into a thorny shrub or small tree.

Aloes and Trees

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Senegalia mellifera
Common Name	Black thorn
Also Known As	Swarthaak
SA Tree No	176
Tree Type	Deciduous
Attracts	Bees
Features	Screening, Fodder Tree, Erosion Control
Flowering Season	Spring, Summer
Focal	No
Fragrant	Yes
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season	Summer
Growth Rate	Slow <500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System
Soil Type	Sandy
Suitable Garden Size	Small, Medium, 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

Loved by many bee farmers, this ornamental tree can be grown into a small tree with a round flat crown or into an impenetrable hedge. Insects, bees and moths are attracted to its sweetly scented white or pink pompom flowers and it’s also a host plant for the Silvery Bar Butterfly.

Its termite-resistant wood is used for many handles of tools, fencing posts and fuel. Being an excellent fodder tree, its gum is eaten by children, animals and birds. Strong medicinal value.