Vachellia sieberiana, Acacia sieberiana

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping.

This tree is easily propagated from seed that has been immersed in boiling water and soaked overnight. Protect young plants from frost. They are suited to medium to large gardens. Allow these magnificent trees the space to show off their wonderful shapes - don't crowd and clutter them.

This tree is half-hardy and very fast-growing with fertile soil and sufficient water, and tolerates temperatures ranging from about -2C to +40C.

Similar plants:

• Vachellia cornigera, Acacia cornigera (Bullhorn Acacia)
• Vachellia farnesiana, Acacia farnesiana, Mimosa farnesiana (Yellow Mimosa, Sweet Wattle)
• Vachellia karroo, Acacia karroo (Sweet Thorn)
• Vachellia oviedoensis, Acacia oviedoensis (Acacia)
• Vachellia sphaerocephala, Acacia sphaerocephala (Bulls-Horn Acacia, Bee Wattle)
• Vachellia tortuosa, Acacia tortuosa, Mimosa tortuosa (Twisted Acacia, Huisachillo)
• Vachellia xanthophloea, Acacia xanthophloea (Fever tree )
• Acacia adoxa (Acacia)
• Acacia auriculiformis (Darwin Black Wattle, Ear Pod Wattle)
• Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea' (Purple Fernleaf Acacia)