Senegalia nigrescens

Knob thorn

An attractive shade tree that can be grown in rocky areas.

Aloes and Trees

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Senegalia nigrescens
Common Name	Knob thorn
Also Known As	Knoppiesdoring
SA Tree No	178
Tree Type	Deciduous
Attracts	Birds, Butterflies
Features	Shade Tree, Fodder Tree, Rocky Area
Flowering Season	Spring
Focal	No
Fragrant	Yes
Frost Tolerance	Semi-Hardy
Fruiting Season
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System	Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam, Well Drained
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

This fodder tree is ideal for a wildlife landscape as it will attract browsers and hole-nesting bird species. Offering shade in the hot seasons, this charming deciduous tree is perfect for large gardens and properties, borders and farms.

Its branches and trunks have knobs on with diligent thorns sticking out of them. It can also be used as an indoor or container plant.