Vachellia sphaerocephala (Bulls-Horn Acacia) - Image 1

Botanical names: Vachellia sphaerocephala, Acacia sphaerocephala

Common names: Bulls-Horn Acacia, Bee Wattle

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersThorny or spiny
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Vachellia sphaerocephala (Bulls-Horn Acacia) with long beige thorns and small round yellow flower close up
Vachellia sphaerocephala (Bulls-Horn Acacia) stem covered in large beige thorns and small yellow spherical flower clusters.
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