Vachellia rehmanniana

Silky thorn

Beautifully shaped tree with a thorny security barrier.

Aloes and Trees

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Vachellia rehmanniana
Common Name	Silky thorn
Also Known As	Silky acacia
SA Tree No	182
Tree Type	Semi-Deciduous
Attracts	Birds, Butterflies
Features
Flowering Season	Summer
Focal	Yes
Fragrant	Yes
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season
Growth Rate	Slow <500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System	Aggressive
Soil Type
Suitable Garden Size	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 semi-deciduous tree has a cream to pale yellow scented flowers that will attract birds, insects and butterflies to your garden.

Best to plant this beautiful slow-growing focal tree in an area that catches the sunrise or sunset. Fantastic for large landscapes, farms and bushveld-themed gardens.

Tolerates temperatures as low as -1°c
Estimated height: 8-12m
Estimated width: 4-6m
Drought-resistant