"I am, because we are" said the Sweet Thorn Acacia

The Sweet Thorn Acacia (Acacia karroo) is a pioneering tree and is a tree of life in its own right. It supports an incredible amount of insects, lichens and mosses which combined with its +-50 meter tap root can create nitrogen in the soil bringing life to barren areas such as the Karoo. This is why the Sweet Thorn Acacia is also a favourite plant for gardeners when addressing soil erosion and dam…