Vachellia sieberiana

Paperbark thorn

A fodder tree that attracts both livestock and game animals.

Aloes and Trees

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Vachellia sieberiana
Common Name	Paperbark thorn
Also Known As	Papierbasdoring
SA Tree No	187
Tree Type	Semi-Deciduous
Attracts	Birds, Bees, Butterflies
Features	Shade Tree, Fodder Tree, Rocky Area
Flowering Season	Spring
Focal	Yes
Fragrant	Yes
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season	Summer
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System	Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam
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

A delightful drought-resistant tree that’s suitable for large gardens, and parks and can be used as a feature tree to show off its spectacular shop by being planted on its own. This sophisticated tree may lose its thorns over time.

This beauty used to be known as Acacia sieberiana, but these plants are now thought of as distinct. Bee farmers love placing beehives in this tree and many bees feed on its flowers.