Common Hook-thorn Acacia
NameCommon Hook-thorn Acacia
Species NameSenegalia caffra
Common NameCommon Hook-thorn Acacia
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)60
Container Typeground
Geographic Originafrica
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthick bark, gnarled, spreading branches
Foliage Typecompound leaves
Height (cm)700
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesCharacteristic thorny branches (species feature), dense canopy, yellowish seasonal foliage/flowers.
Description
This image features a mature Common Hook-thorn Acacia tree, displaying its characteristic fine, bipinnate foliage with a mix of green and yellowish leaves, likely indicating new growth or seasonal flowering. While not a bonsai specimen, this species is known for its robust trunk and spreading canopy, making it a potential candidate for bonsai cultivation in styles like informal-upright.
