Vachellia sieberiana (Paperbark Thorn) - Image 6

Botanical names: Vachellia sieberiana, Acacia sieberiana

Common name: Paperbark Thorn

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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Vachellia sieberiana (Paperbark Thorn) tree with brown peeling trunk and abundant green canopy foliage
Vachellia sieberiana (Paperbark Thorn) tree displays a wide canopy with distinct brown textured bark segments.
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