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Umbrella Thorn Acacia

Vachellia tortilis

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Umbrella Thorn Acacia (Vachellia tortilis)

Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

cream, ivory

What actually matters with this one

It fixes its own nitrogen and resents rich soil. Plant it lean and dry, and never stake it for long.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Keep it dry
Hardiness
Zones 9-11
Height
8-15 m
Flowers
November to February
Difficulty
moderate

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.