Sweet Thorn
Vachellia karroo
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A drought-tolerant African acacia tree with feathery bipinnate foliage and distinctive curved thorns. It produces fragrant, creamy-yellow flower balls in fall and is valued for its ability to thrive in arid, semi-arid environments.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Southern Africa
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A drought-tolerant African acacia tree with feathery bipinnate foliage and distinctive curved thorns. It produces fragrant, creamy-yellow flower balls in fall and is valued for its ability to thrive in arid, semi-arid environments.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Sweet Thorn grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Southern Africa
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation