Kameeldoring Hardwood

Kameeldoring Hardwood


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Kameeldoring is the Afrikaans name for the Camel Thorn tree (Vachellia erioloba or Acacia erioloba), a species native to the arid regions of Southern Africa, including the Kalahari Desert. This tree is well-adapted to dry environments and is known for its deep roots, which can reach groundwater far below the surface.

Key Characteristics:

    • Appearance: The Camel Thorn can grow up to 20 meters tall, with a spreading canopy. It has a rough, dark bark, and the leaves are small and feathery.

    • Thorns: The tree is equipped with sharp, white thorns that can grow up to 5 cm long, which help protect it from herbivores.

    • Pods: The tree produces distinctive, flat, crescent-shaped seed pods that are a crucial food source for animals in the region.

    • Wood: Kameeldoring wood is incredibly dense and hard, making it highly valued for firewood and charcoal, as it burns slowly and produces significant heat.

    • Kameeldoring hardwood has an extremely low moisture content of around 1-2% due to it baking in the African sun. It has a fragrant musky smell and produces extremely hot and long lasting coals.  It is the number one hardwood used for a braai/bbq as well as a log/wood burner & fireplace.