Keala Cummings

Keala Cummings

Jun 23, 2014

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Tree profile: Umbrella Thorn

If the lion didn't give it away, we are definitely in Africa is

A bush hyrax sampling some nutritious umbrella thorn foliage.  Fact of the day: the hyrax is the closet living relative to the elephant.

  1. Making the most of Indigenous Trees, Fanie and Julye-Anne Venter
  2. Trees and Shrubs of Mpumalanga and Kruger National Park, Ernst Schmidt, Mervyn Lotter and Warren McClealand

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  • Sandy Gambrell-Welter
    Sandy Gambrell-Welter
    What climate zones would they tolerate?
    Sep 29, 2017
  • Sandy Gambrell-Welter
    Sandy Gambrell-Welter
    I think these are the most beautiful trees. I was wondering what climates they could grow in and if they need to have arid conditions to thrive. They would make a beautiful bonsai.
    Sep 29, 2017
  • Keala Cummings
    Keala CummingsResearcher
    Yes, they are well known for making lovely bonsai! The only thing these trees can't tolerate is frost, so they wouldn't do well in climates that regularly go below freezing.
    Oct 02, 2017
  • Roma Nugent
    Roma Nugent
    I am looking to buy a few of these trees (ARCACIAS TORTILA) for a ranch in Texas can anyone tell me where I can obtain these trees. Thank you
    Aug 16, 2016
  • Roma Nugent
    Roma Nugent
    I am looking to buy a few of these trees (ARCACIAS TORTILA) for a ranch in Texas can anyone tell me where I can obtain these trees. Thank you
    Aug 16, 2016
  • Keala Cummings
    Keala CummingsResearcher
    Hey Roma, I get my seeds from Silver Hill Seeds, based in south Africa. Technically you'll need a permit from the USDA to have them shipped, but these are relatively easy to obtain. I'm sure the folks at Silver Hill could help you out. http://www.silverhillseeds.co.za
    Aug 17, 2016

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Measuring tree traits is a fast, inexpensive and effective way to gather information on how tree species withstand environmental pressures. It's especially useful for understanding dynamic systems such as savannas. By measuring traits for key tree species this research will provide valuable knowledge that can be used by park managers, climate scientists, savanna ecologists and local communities that depend on tree populations for vital resources.

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