Senegalia polyacantha
White-stem thorn
A fast-growing feature tree that is ideal for clay, loamy, well-drained soils.
Additional Information
Information | Details |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Senegalia polyacantha |
Common Name | White-stem thorn |
Also Known As | Witdoring |
SA Tree No | 180 |
Tree Type | Deciduous |
Attracts | Birds, Bees, Butterflies |
Features | |
Flowering Season | Spring, Summer |
Focal | No |
Fragrant | Yes |
Frost Tolerance | Semi-Hardy |
Fruiting Season | |
Growth Rate | Fast >500mm |
Minimal Leaf Shedding | No |
Origin | Indigenous |
Soil pH | |
Root System | Aggressive |
Soil Type | Loam, Clay, Well Drained |
Suitable Garden Size | 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
Commonly called “White thorn”, this semi-hardy, deciduous tree can be planted as an individual specimen or as an attractive avenue tree.
It is a host plant to the larvae of many moth species and will add value to your garden landscape all year round. Many people believe its wood has both medicinal and magical properties.
- Young trees need to be protected from frost
- Tolerates temperatures as low as -3.9°c
- Estimated height: 8-15m
- Estimated width: 4-10m
- Drought-resistant
- Ornamental tree