Vachellia hebeclada

Candle pod acacia

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

Aloes and Trees

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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 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

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.