Vachellia karroo (Sweet Thorn) - Image 2
Botanical names: Vachellia karroo, Acacia karroo
Common name: Sweet Thorn
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosoideae
Origin: South Africa
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Acacia arabica, also known as the Babul, Sweet Healing Thorn or Gum Arabic Tree, is a hardy, thorny tree from India and Africa that loves the sun and heat. It's tough enough to grow in poor or salty soils, making it perfect for dry or neglected spots.
The tree has small feathery leaves and round, golden-yellow flower balls that attract bees and butterflies. Its rough bark and long thorns give it a rugged look, while its pods and gum are known for many traditional uses. In Ayurvedic medicine, the bark and gum have been used for wound healing and oral care, and the pods even serve as natural tannin sources for dyes.
Once established, this tree barely needs attention - it thrives in drought, helps prevent erosion, and offers shade and shelter in open landscapes. Just give it full sun and space to spread its wide, umbrella-like crown.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
The tree has small feathery leaves and round, golden-yellow flower balls that attract bees and butterflies. Its rough bark and long thorns give it a rugged look, while its pods and gum are known for many traditional uses. In Ayurvedic medicine, the bark and gum have been used for wound healing and oral care, and the pods even serve as natural tannin sources for dyes.
Once established, this tree barely needs attention - it thrives in drought, helps prevent erosion, and offers shade and shelter in open landscapes. Just give it full sun and space to spread its wide, umbrella-like crown.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
7 Plants in stock
$39.95