Vachellia tortilis ssp. raddiana
UMBRELLA THORN
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
20m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style & coastal designs

Uses: barrier, shade tree, soil binding

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting

 
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Vachellia tortilis ssp. raddiana
UMBRELLA THORN
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
20m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: strongly fragrant flowers in white or cream

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Bark & Stems: thorns


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style & coastal designs

Uses: barrier, shade tree, soil binding

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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