African Blackwood Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

African Blackwood is a slow-growing evergreen tree valued for its dark wood and attractive foliage. It develops a sturdy, upright growth habit and is suited to warm climates, sunny landscapes, and well-drained soils. The tree prefers consistent warmth and can be grown as a long-term specimen where conditions are suitable.

Features

• Produces dark green evergreen foliage
• Slow-growing tree with an upright habit
• Suitable for warm-climate landscapes
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers well-drained soil
• Suitable for specimen planting
• Adapted to dry tropical conditions
• Long-lived woody tree

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Dalbergia melanoxylon
• Common Name (US): African Blackwood
• Seed Type / Variety: Tree Seeds
• Growth Habit: Evergreen woody tree
• USDA Zones: 10 to 12
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14 to 30 days at 20 to 30°C with evenly moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate once established
• Mature Plant Size: 5 to 15 m tall
• Plant Spacing: 3 to 6 m