Vachellia karroo
SWEET THORN, KAROO THORN
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
12m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early spring to mid spring, mid winterlate winter

Bark & Stems: thorns
 
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Vachellia karroo
SWEET THORN, KAROO THORN
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
12m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early spring to mid spring, mid winterlate winter

Bark & Stems: thorns


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Uses: informal screen, barrier, shade tree, nurse plant

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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