Description of the Acacia Gluca tree
The scientific name. CASSIA GLAUCA
Native: Equatorial Asia and northeastern Australia
Acacia tree follows the family: Leguminous
Among the flowering trees are always green, with dense flowers
And its color is very bright yellow. The leaves compound green in color. Flowering often occurs throughout the year, but it is stronger in the spring, summer and fall seasons. Butterflies are very attracted to this tree
This plant grows very quickly, reaching a height of 3 to 10 meters and a width of 3 meters or more approximately.
. It grows well in desert conditions, under full sunlight and in high heat if watered.
The single golden flowers bear on the ends of the branches most of the year, but flower production decreases in winter.
The Acacia Gluca tree does not tolerate frost, so it should not be planted in cold locations. And if the plant is affected by a low temperature, it will quickly restore its activity to begin flowering in the summer. Pruning is necessary if this plant is used as a flowering fence, or as a raised tree with a single stem or a plant curtain on a support.
If the plant is left to grow freely without pruning, it will become large, with thin branches with smooth bark, olive green in color. The leaves are evergreen compound, up to 35 cm long, with light green oval leaves. The long, horny fruits form after a short period of flowering. The seeds are hard short and must be submerged in water to facilitate germination. This plant is sensitive to water accumulation around the roots
. The plant thrives in acid soils, with light reaction in alkalinity, rich in organic matter and nutrients. As a leguminous plant, it has the ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, which enables the plant to provide its own nitrogen.
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External shape of the plant:
Growth form: Large shrub or small tree, able to grow and reach in difficult places
Foliage: green leaves of equal length containing 6 - 9 pairs of leaves on them, and the petioles of the leaves are about 1.5 - 3 cm long, and the length of the leaf is about 18 cm and they are arranged in pairs, and are usually rectangular in shape 1 - 1.7 cm long, the surface The upper is hairy and the lower surface is a little rough. Cassia glucca seeds have germinated successfully all over the world
Flowers: 10 to 15 yellow flowers in the axes of the upper leaf, about 3 - 6 cm long, about 2.5 - 5 cm long.
The seeds are flat pods, with coiled valves, about 7-10 cm long and 1-1 1.5 cm wide, contain about 15 - 25 seeds and are about 8 mm long and 4 mm wide.
Pests Affected by: Spider Mites
Germination and propagation: The seeds remain viable for a period of time and do not require any scratching or physical treatments to help them germinate, but it is preferable to disinfect them with an antiseptic substance before planting. Direct planting of the seeds is usually successful.
And the place of planting: to be sunny, with preservation of humidity