An attractive ornamental tree that blossoms in Spring, its flowers are yellow and smell like vanilla which lures bees, insects and insectivorous birds. Its branches are loved by elephants, giraffes and monkeys and baboons devour its leaves, flowers and pods.

This popular tree’s bark and edible gum are used for medicinal purposes and its timber is used in boxwood, furniture and carving as it is firm and hefty.

• Tolerates temperatures as low as -1°c
• Estimated height: 12-25m
• Estimated width: 8-12m
• Drought-resistant
• Good wind tolerance