Thanks Tony, glad I guessed that one correctly! Well done for restoring Nantwich so beautifully, by the way. A real labour of love. It was always one of my favourite spots in Zim and such a privilege to be able to go back there and see it again. I hope it's a commercial success and wish you all the very best for it!
Vachellia xanthophloea /fever trees are in vogue recently esp in southern Africa, being planted in gardens etc. and seedlings available commercially. Any chance of getting seedlings for vachellia tortolis? I guessing apart from the shade, the xanthophloea is more pleasing to the eye, grows faster, and more tolerant to different conditions hence the popularity?
You're absolutely right! But trust me, no matter how much we fiddle with the semantics, the experience of visiting the African bush remains as awesome today as it ever was!
I find it weird that Americans see acacia as basically this tree and just this one when there are up to 1500 species associated with 'acacia' and even more damming, a decent amount of species native to the US.
@@anotherhuman8211 as a Horticultural consultant who has spoken with hundreds of Americans in regards to plant Species, I would have to disagree with your assumption . Most Americans live in climates where Acacia's won't survive, however on the West coast people who know anything about plants, know about many different Acacia species.
It would be great if you stated which country you are in? You are talking about trees in Africa but on your video title you omit the local African names of the trees???? A bit disrespectful
Good point, thanks! I do try to include them in the title, but the tiny thumbnails on YOuTube don't allow a lot of space for fitting in everything I want to put there!
Maybe YOU are the one that's rude and disrespectful. I notice a hint of RACISM here, hey...booi? If you in fact open your ears and watch most of Gus's videos, you will discover that he does indeed try and include the local black names as well. And if you haven't figured out by now, that most of his videos are being shot in Zimbabwe, I suggest you go back to sleep, because you will never wake up in life...
Beautiful tree, I'm enjoying your channel!!
Thanks Gus! Yes I’ve been inspired by that tree and now it’s so cool to learn so much about it!
Thanks Tony, glad I guessed that one correctly! Well done for restoring Nantwich so beautifully, by the way. A real labour of love. It was always one of my favourite spots in Zim and such a privilege to be able to go back there and see it again. I hope it's a commercial success and wish you all the very best for it!
I am amazed and love all your content, thanks for educating us on these magnificent gifts of nature, ekhaya/kumusha...
Thanks so much, it's my greatest joy in life to share these gifts of nature with others!
Love the renovated lodge. Must visit next time I come home
Yes you must. You won't be disappointed, I promise!
this is so great! keep up the excellent work!
Thank you! Will do!
i have just found my new favorite channel!! Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
Love your content Gus. Been too long since I was in Africa.
Thanks so much! Africa's waiting patiently for your return!
I realy enjoy your channel!
I appreciate that!
@@AfricanPlantHunter some how the law of attraction brought me here because I wanted to study African and Asian Botanicals.
Vachellia xanthophloea /fever trees are in vogue recently esp in southern Africa, being planted in gardens etc. and seedlings available commercially.
Any chance of getting seedlings for vachellia tortolis? I guessing apart from the shade, the xanthophloea is more pleasing to the eye, grows faster, and more tolerant to different conditions hence the popularity?
May now be a Vachelia but will always be an acacia to many - a magic tree
Yes, I don't think you're alone in feeling that!
😂 😂 😂 On point certain people like to be mmmmmm very funny
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The term "African savanna Acacia" is synonymous with African tourism to most Americans, but times change and so do names🌴
You're absolutely right! But trust me, no matter how much we fiddle with the semantics, the experience of visiting the African bush remains as awesome today as it ever was!
I find it weird that Americans see acacia as basically this tree and just this one when there are up to 1500 species associated with 'acacia' and even more damming, a decent amount of species native to the US.
@@anotherhuman8211 as a Horticultural consultant who has spoken with hundreds of Americans in regards to plant Species, I would have to disagree with your assumption .
Most Americans live in climates where Acacia's won't survive, however on the West coast people who know anything about plants, know about many different Acacia species.
looks like they shed old shaded branches.
Indeed, the sacrificial limb.....
I always thought this was the traditional "Acacia..."
It would be great if you stated which country you are in? You are talking about trees in Africa but on your video title you omit the local African names of the trees???? A bit disrespectful
Good point, thanks! I do try to include them in the title, but the tiny thumbnails on YOuTube don't allow a lot of space for fitting in everything I want to put there!
Maybe YOU are the one that's rude and disrespectful. I notice a hint of RACISM here, hey...booi? If you in fact open your ears and watch most of Gus's videos, you will discover that he does indeed try and include the local black names as well. And if you haven't figured out by now, that most of his videos are being shot in Zimbabwe, I suggest you go back to sleep, because you will never wake up in life...