| Botanical name | Acacia sieberiana var. Woodii |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October Flowers are balls of scented creamy to pale yellow coloured inflorescences which are borne in spring, these flowers also ensure to entice insects and birds. |
| Common name(s) | Paper Thorn |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant bears deep green, feathery foliage. |
| Fruit | The fruit of this tree are light brown, woody pods following the flowers they are produced from autumn onwards, they are shaped cylindrical are thickened and often bear velvety hairs. |
| Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: Medicinal: yes Cultural: yes Commercial: Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Bark , Foliage Attracts: Features: |
| Wildlife attractions | birds , insects |
| Interesting planting ideas | Due to their attractive growth pattern and shape these trees should be allowed to show off their wonderful shapes by spacing the correctly, avoid crowding and cluttering them together. On larger properties however five to six trees planted fairly close together make an impressive group and garden feature. |
| Propagation | Propagate from seed that has been soaked in boiling water overnight. |
| Thorns | The paired thorns of this Acacia are strong, straight and coloured white. |
| Bark | Forms papery textured, light cream brown coloured bark. |
Acacia sieberiana var. Woodii (Paper Thorn)
- Botanical name: Acacia sieberiana var. Woodii
- Common name(s): Paper Thorn
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
Acacia sieberana is a great success in the garden it is attractively shaped with a flat crown formed at round about the fourth year of growth, which is covered in bright green foliage. A moderately fast-growing Acacia, which provides a light shade beneath. This tree is Semi-deciduous with ball-shaped, creamy-white flowers in spring. An extremely useful garden tree which works particularly when planted in groups. The corky textured bark, another attractive feature peels off in strips. The long strait thorns are paired, coloured white and may be hazardous near children and driveways. The seed pods are scented and often covered with hair.
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Botanical Pronunciation: uh-KAY-shuh sy-ber-ee-AH-nuh variety WOOD-ee-eye
Acacia sieberiana var. Woodii requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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August September October
Flowers are balls of scented creamy to pale yellow coloured inflorescences which are borne in spring, these flowers also ensure to entice insects and birds.
This plant bears deep green, feathery foliage.
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