Zanthoxylum rhetsa
Cape Yellowwood -Also called Indian Prickly AshGermination Difficulty Level - Hard but worth it
An attractive, ornamental, deciduous tree that develops cork-like bumps to the trunk with forest green foliage. NOTE: Average Germination time is 137 days. Small flowers yield to tiny fruit berries giving the tree much interest. Grow as a tropical plant. Also makes a really nice bonsai work of art.
Sow seeds upon arrival in pots or flats and keep warm indoors and cover with plastic or a dome to retain humidity. Place on a heat mat and keep soil temperature steady at 70-85 degrees F -( 27-29C)
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into larger pots. Reduce watering in winter. Fertilize with diluted applications of a quality soluble houseplant food.