Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree ) - Image 14

Botanical names: Vachellia xanthophloea, Acacia xanthophloea

Common name: Fever tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinyFlood tolerant plant
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) yellow smooth bark tree trunk with sharp long white thorns
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) trunk with smooth yellow bark and sharp white thorns reaching skyward


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