Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush)

Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) with pink white yellow flower, close up
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) flower with pink white and yellow tassels hanging down.
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Dichrostachys cinerea

Botanical names: Dichrostachys cinerea, Cailliea glomerata, Dichrostachys glomerata, Dichrostachys nutans, Mimosa cinerea

Common names: West African Sickle Bush, Marabou Thorn, Aroma, Kalahari Christmas tree, Chinese lantern tree, Marabou-thorn, Princess Earrings

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Africa to India, Southern Thailand and Malesia, Northern Territories of Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Large bush or small tree; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Interesting powderpuff-like pink flowers make this plant unforgettable. Shrub up to 9ft high with grey bark and solitary thorns often bearing one or two leaves. Leaves bipinnate and finely pubescent, 1" to 3" long. Pendulous flower heads that are pink in the upper part and yellow in the lower part. Dark-brown pods, borne in clusters, twisted, each 1" to 3" long and 1" broad. Good plant for bonsai.

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Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) pink and yellow flower close up
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) flower with pink filaments and yellow base
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) pink white yellow flower close up
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) dangling pendant flower with pink and white filaments
Dichrostachys cinerea pink and yellow flower close up hanging on green branch
Dichrostachys cinerea hanging flower with pink fluffy petals and yellow base section
Dichrostachys cinerea pink and yellow flower close up hanging on green foliage plant.
Dichrostachys cinerea hanging flower with pink top and yellow base on green leaves.
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) pink and yellow flower close up
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) flower with two distinct color sections hanging downward
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) pink and yellow flower close up hanging on branch
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) flower with two tone pink and yellow thread-like stamens hanging down
Dichrostachys cinerea pink and yellow flower close up hanging on thin green stem
Dichrostachys cinerea flower dangling with pink filaments and a yellow base segment
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) pink flower hanging from green branch close up
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) pink tassel flower dangling near delicate green feathery leaves
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) lime green fruit hanging on delicate branch, close up.
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) lime green fruit hanging from thin, feathery leaf branches.
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) pink yellow flower close up with green leaves
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) dangling pink and yellow flower alongside curled green seed pods.
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) pink yellow flower hanging from green leaves branch
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) branches with small pink and yellow flower hanging clusters
Dichrostachys cinerea pink yellow flower clusters hanging from thin branches on a plant
Dichrostachys cinerea clusters of pink and yellow hanging flowers among delicate green foliage.
Dichrostachys cinerea purple and yellow flower close up hanging on thin green stems
Dichrostachys cinerea pendulous purple and yellow flower clusters hanging from thin stems.
Dichrostachys cinerea pink and yellow hanging flower on small green potted plant
Dichrostachys cinerea with pendant pink and yellow flowers in black plastic container
Dichrostachys cinerea pink flower with green leaves dangling from the plant branch
Dichrostachys cinerea hanging pink flower with small green leaves on the branch
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) brown seeds close up on white paper surface
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) brown seeds are scattered across a white paper surface.
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) green fruit on a plate, close up.
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) green curled fruit and small seeds on a plate.
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) pink white yellow close up flower spike
Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) dangling pendant flower spikes with pink white and yellow color.


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Dichrostachys cinerea (West African Sickle Bush) with pink white yellow flower, close up

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