{"product_id":"senegalia-burkei-black-monkey-thorn-specimen","title":"Senegalia burkei 'Black Monkey Thorn' (Specimen)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative from Angola through Botswana, Mozambique, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, Senegalia burkei is a large deciduous tree known for its spreading crown, creamy white flower spikes, bright red seed pods, and pairs of dark hooked thorns. It was formerly classified as Acacia burkei and was named in honor of naturalist Joseph Burke, who collected the tree near the Magaliesberg during the 1840s. It can become an impressive landscape tree but is also cultivated as an unusual bonsai specimen, and a very popular choice with interior designers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've been growing this stunner for approximately 4 years.  It can be delivered locally or shipped nationwide for an additional fee.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌞 Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide full sun for strong, compact growth. Young plants can be introduced to direct sunlight gradually to prevent leaf scorch. Indoor specimens require the brightest available location or a powerful grow light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil have dried. Young plants appreciate consistent moisture during active growth, while established specimens tolerate periods of drought. Reduce watering after the leaves drop during dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🕳️ Soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a loose, well draining mix containing coarse sand, pumice, perlite, and quality potting media. Good drainage is essential, especially when the plant is grown in a container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧪 Fertilizing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer at half strength. Stop fertilizing when the tree becomes dormant and resume when new growth appears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪴 Repotting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepot every 2 to 3 years at the beginning of the growing season. Trim roots carefully if maintaining the plant as a bonsai and use a sturdy container with drainage holes. Handle the branches cautiously because they develop sharp hooked thorns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💀 Toxicity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone-Toxic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SarahCotta Plants","offers":[{"title":"10 inch","offer_id":46863066202285,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/0060\/3565\/files\/IMG_7460.jpg?v=1784154440","url":"https:\/\/sarahcottaplants.com\/products\/senegalia-burkei-black-monkey-thorn-specimen","provider":"SarahCotta Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}