Senegalia ataxacantha

Flame thorn

This thorny deciduous tree provides the perfect security barrier.

Aloes and Trees

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Senegalia ataxacantha
Common Name	Flame thorn
Also Known As	Vlamdoring
SA Tree No	160
Tree Type	Deciduous
Attracts	Bees, Butterflies
Features	Wind Break, Screening, Rocky Area
Flowering Season	Summer, Autumn
Focal	Yes
Fragrant	Yes
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season	Winter, Spring
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System	Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam, Clay, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size	Small, Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area	Full Sun, Semi-Shade

Aloes & Trees Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
20L	R175-R305 *5 Min	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	R390-R750 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	R400-R950 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	R895-R2350 *1 Min	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm
250L	R2400-R3500 *1 Min	2.5m – 4.0m	30mm – 50mm
500L	R3500-R6500 *1 Min	4.0m – 7.0m	50mm – 120mm
1000L	R6500-R12500 *1 Min	6.0m – 10.0m	80mm – 120mm
E.O.G	R8500-R25000+ *1 Min	5.0m – 12.0m	Variable

Description

The Flame thorn can be grown into a shrub or medium size tree in rocky areas. Its many prickly hooks provide the ideal security hedge as its thorny branches will maneuver their way through to other plants in your garden creating one impenetrable barricade.

Satyr Charaxes butterflies are attracted to its scented cream-coloured flowers making it a great host plant.