Santal seeds - Salal thorn (Acacia johnwoodii)

Common name: Santal – Salal Acacia Scientific name: Acacia johnwoodii Also known as: Flat Santal Santal or Salal Acacia is a thorny tree that exceeds 10 meters in height, with a dense crown, small branches, and soft leaves. Its thorns are located in the middle between the leaves. It is considered one of the wild trees spread across the western part of Saudi Arabia. - Santal flower - Salal Acacia: The flowers are white, regular, arranged in a circular inflorescence, appearing in the spring. - Fruit and seeds of Santal - Red Salal Acacia: Its fruits are pod-like, containing medium-sized, oval-shaped, dark-colored seeds. - Santal - Salal Acacia propagation season: It is planted in autumn and spring, and can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural reserves, enclosed areas, or plastic-covered places where temperature can be controlled, and sunlight or adequate lighting is available for the plant. - Suitable climate and soil for Santal - Salal Acacia: Santal or Salal Acacia grows in cohesive, poor, alkaline clay soils. It also tolerates salinity, frost, and drought. It thrives in sunny locations and hotter areas. - Method of cultivating Santal - Salal Acacia: It reproduces through seeds after soaking them in water for one or two days before planting. They are planted at a depth of 1-2 cm. - Its benefits and uses: Santal or Salal Acacia trees are strong, resistant shade trees, in addition to their medicinal uses. - Original habitat of Santal - Salal Acacia: The western coast of Saudi Arabia and Africa.