Vachellia tortilis

Umbrella thorn

An indigenous tree that is used locally and planted for soil stabilization.

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Vachellia tortilis
Common Name	Umbrella thorn
Also Known As	Haak-en-steek
SA Tree No	188
Tree Type	Deciduous
Attracts	Birds, Bees, Butterflies
Features	Shade Tree, Fodder Tree, Rocky Area
Flowering Season	Summer
Focal	Yes
Fragrant	Yes
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System	Aggressive
Soil Type	Loam, Clay
Suitable Garden Size	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

The Vachellia tortilis is a dashing, versatile tree that can be planted in small to large size gardens. It is a deciduous tree that grows naturally around South Africa and is used for its medicinal values, timber, tannins and even provides food that is loved by many wildlife animals.