Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree )

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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Vachellia xanthophloea

Botanical names: Vachellia xanthophloea, Acacia xanthophloea

Common name: Fever tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-12

Large tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Large or medium tree; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny
Flood tolerant plantFlood tolerance: High

The fever tree is an attractive, semi-deciduous to deciduous tree approximately 15 to 25 meters tall and has an open, rounded to spreading or flattish crown which is sparsely foliated. The characteristic, almost luminous, lime green to greenish-yellow bark is smooth, slightly flaking, and coated in a yellow powdery substance. If the powdery surface is rubbed away with the finger it will reveal a green bark beneath. It has a slender to spreading, sparse, roundish crown of feathery foliage. The thorns are long, straight and paired.

This species occurs in groups in low-lying swampy areas. Because its range coincides with regions where malaria is prevalent, it is called "Fever Tree."

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Image gallery: 11 images
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) green leaves and white thorns on a plant branch close up
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) branches with green leaves and sharp white thorns against blue sky.
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) white flower clusters with green bark background close up
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) showing white round flower heads and delicate green fern-like leaves
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) trunk with smooth greenish orange bark close up view
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) bark showing texture with patches of light brown peeling wood
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) with yellow trunk and green leaves reaching toward the sky
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) trunk with sharp thorns and fine green canopy of small leaves
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) trunk with peeling yellow bark and sharp spikes on tree
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) bark with yellow texture and sharp spikes on the thick trunk.
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) with yellow round flower clusters close up in natural light.
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) branch with fluffy yellow flower clusters and small green leaves.
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) branch with maroon fruit and fluffy cream flowers close up
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) branch with many small round maroon fruit and soft cream flowers
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) yellow fluffy flower close up against a clear blue sky
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) branches loaded with small round yellow flower puffs under blue sky
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) green leaves with long white thorns close up branch plant
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) branch with delicate pinnate green leaves and long white pointed thorns
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) green leaves with sharp thorns against a blue sky branch.
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) branches with small green leaves and sharp thorns reach toward the sky.
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) with yellow trunk and sharp thorns on a tree branch
Vachellia xanthophloea (Fever tree) with yellow bark and sharp thorns reaching along the main branches.


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