Salted Acacia seeds

Salt Acacia plant Common name: Salt Acacia Scientific name: Acacia ampliceps Also called: Salt Thorn Description: • A fast-growing tree belonging to the Acacia genus, considered a perennial evergreen tree that grows and reproduces quickly. It is a smooth, dense tree with drooping branches, reaching up to 10 meters in height, and extending horizontally with a diameter of up to 7 meters. It is also one of the trees that do not require much care. Uses and benefits: • Has multiple medicinal uses, and is considered one of the best shade trees due to its horizontal spread that provides a large shaded area. This plant is used as a break or windbreak fence in sandy areas because of its dense leaves and horizontal growth pattern. Salt Acacia has been listed in some statistics as one of the best types of trees used for this purpose. Salt Thorn tree is one of the best trees that play a significant role in soil reclamation. Some plant specialists indicate that branches, twigs, leaves, and flowers of Salt Acacia can be used as fodder for livestock. Flowers: • The flowers appear spherical in vertical inflorescences, with a white to creamy color. It blooms from May to August and produces rose-colored cream. Original habitat: • Its original habitat is Australia, and it is widely cultivated in Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries. Suitable climatic conditions and soil for cultivation: • Salt Acacia tolerates drought periods that may last up to 9 months and grows in salty and alkaline soils. It withstands severe salinity, high temperatures, and extreme cold. Planting method: • It propagates by seeds, and the Salt Acacia tree has a high germination rate.