Vachellia hebeclada - Candle pod acacia

Vachellia hebeclada

Candle pod acacia

A screening plant that’s often used as a thorny security barrier.

Description

This small to a medium-size tree is more often used as a thorny security hedge.  Its been reported to be poisonous but in all these scenarios the poison formation of prussic acid.

This spreading, deciduous tree produces white or yellow flowers in Winter and Spring and grows best in sandy, loamy, well-drained soil.

  • Young trees need to be protected from frost
  • Tolerates temperatures as low as -3°c
  • Estimated height: 3-7m
  • Estimated width: 3-5m
  • Drought-resistant

Additional Information

Information
Details
Botanical Name
Vachellia hebeclada
Common Name
Candle pod acacia
Also Known As
Trassiebos
SA Tree No​
170
Tree Type
Deciduous
Attracts
Birds, Bees
Features
Shade Tree, Screening
Flowering Season
Winter, Spring
Focal
No
Fragrant
Yes
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Fruiting Season
Growth Rate
Medium >250mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding
No
Origin
Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System
Aggressive
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size
Small, Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area
Full Sun

Aloes & Trees

Size
Height
Trunk Thickness
20L
1.0m – 1.2m
5mm – 15mm
40L
1.3m – 1.8m
12mm – 20mm
50L
1.3m – 1.9m
15mm – 25mm
100L
1.8m – 2.5m
20mm – 30mm
250L
2.5m – 4.0m
30mm – 50mm
500L
4.0m – 7.0m
50mm – 120mm
1000L
6.0m – 10.0m
80mm – 120mm
E.O.G
5.0m – 12.0m
Variable

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