Natural Regeneration

Under natural conditions, regeneration by seeds and root suckers takes place. Wind dispersed seeds will germinate in the early part of the rainy season. The conditions favourable for seed germination and seedling growth are moderate shade, loose and fairly moist soil. For the further development of saplings overhead light is necessary. The seedlings should be protected from fire, weeds and cattle. The tree produces a large number of root suckers from its long, horizontal, superficial root branches. Root suckers can also be used for propagation. Wounding of roots by digging around trees stimulates root sucker production.