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African trees for Spain
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Posted by nathan_acacia (My Page) on Tue, Feb 24, 09 at 7:26
| I am interested in growing african trees here in Andalucia. I have done some research, and think that common species of Acacia (thorn trees, note not Mimosa) and Rhus should do well. Back in South Africa, these hardy and drought resistant trees do well in parks, gardens, and nature reserves. They look great, and are not invasive. Looking for anyone in southern Spain who can offer advice or can recommend contacts. Many thanks. |
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RE: African trees for Spain
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| I think you should have a good success rate. I have a seedling of Delonix Regia doing well and have seen it flower in this zone. I have just planted Baobab seeds, at my age I won't see the outcome but have younger friends with land who will give it a home. I also have a seedling of the Kigelia which suffers in the winter but is growing. Locally there is a piece of land which is enclosed with what we used to call 'Boma Thorn' and I have never seen such an effective hedge! I love tropical plants and perhaps due to my childhood in Africa find that any plant that interests me I have probably seen in my childhood although I can't remember it! As you say 'back in S.A' do you have any idea where I can obtain seeds of Massonia or Daubenya? |
RE: African trees for Spain
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| These South African trees should do well for you: Acacia karroo
Afrocarpus falcatus
Afrocarpus latifolius
Alberta magna
Bolusanthus speciosus
Buddleja saligna
Calodendrum capense
Catha edulis
Celtis africana
Cordia caffra
Cunonia capensis
Cussonia paniculata
Cussonia spicata
Dais cotinifolia
Diospyros whyteana
Dovyalis caffra
Ehretia rigida
Olea europaea subsp. africana
Pittosporum viridiflorum
Rhamnus prinoides
Rhus lancea
Salix mucronata
Schotia afra var. afra
Schotia brachypetala
Sclerocarya birrea
Sterculia murex
Widdringtonia cedarbergensis Joe |
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