Rare tree seeds - white acacia (Faidherbia Albida)

Common name: Al-Haraz tree Scientific name: Faidherbia Albida Previous scientific name: Acacia albida Also known as: Al-Lah tree - Senna or White Acacia - Apple Ring Acacia A perennial thorny tree that grows in arid areas but is sparsely distributed. It has a gray, rough trunk that exceeds 10 meters in height. Its leaves are compound pinnate, initially grayish in color and then gradually turn green. The Al-Haraz tree is known for being one of the fastest-growing trees. It is also famous for a strange phenomenon that has given rise to the saying: "Between me and you, between Al-Haraz and the rain." When rain falls and the trees turn green, the Al-Haraz tree completely sheds its leaves and remains leafless throughout the rainy season, then turns green again afterward. This makes it favored by farmers, as its leaf fall helps fertilize the soil beneath it and allows sunlight to reach the ground, enabling the planting of new crops underneath. The Al-Haraz tree is also an important refuge for bees at the end of the rainy season. It has strong roots and is not suitable for planting near buildings or fences. Rare Al-Haraz tree flowers: It has white flowers with a fragrant smell, forming terminal spikes that exceed 10 cm in length. It blooms from March to September. Rare Al-Haraz tree seeds and fruit: Its fruits are pod-shaped, orange in color, and twisted when ripe. They open up, revealing inside oval, hard, smooth, brown seeds. Al-Haraz tree planting season: It is mainly planted in two periods: spring (March, April, May) and late summer, autumn (September, October, November). It can also be cultivated year-round in moderate regions, agricultural reserves, enclosed areas, or plastic-covered places where temperature and sunlight can be controlled or where adequate lighting is available. Suitable climate and soil for planting the rare Al-Haraz tree: The Al-Haraz tree is highly drought-tolerant, capable of withstanding high temperatures and frost. It typically grows in plains, lowlands, and river valleys. Method of cultivating the rare Al-Haraz tree: It propagates through cuttings or seeds, which require treatment because they are hard seeds. Therefore, they are soaked in water for 24 hours before planting. The seed coat can also be scratched to accelerate germination, taking care not to scratch or touch the embryo inside, as this can kill the embryo. Its benefits and uses: It is planted as windbreaks and for its fragrant flowers that attract bees. Its wood is used in some industries, in addition to medicinal uses. Original habitat: Africa, from where it spread to the Middle East, India, and Pakistan.