Senegalia polyacantha

White-stem thorn

A fast-growing feature tree that is ideal for clay, loamy, well-drained soils.

Aloes and Trees

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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.