Vachellia xanthophloea

Fever tree

Ideal for large gardens and can be planted in a row on farms as borders.

Aloes and Trees

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Vachellia xanthophloea
Common Name	Fever tree
Also Known As	Koorsboom
SA Tree No	189
Tree Type	Deciduous
Attracts	Birds, Bees
Features	Shade Tree, Fodder Tree
Flowering Season	Spring, Summer
Focal	Yes
Fragrant	Yes
Frost Tolerance	Semi-Hardy
Fruiting Season	Spring, Summer
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	Yes
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System	Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam, Clay
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

An attractive ornamental tree that blossoms in Spring, its flowers are yellow and smell like vanilla which lures bees, insects and insectivorous birds. Its branches are loved by elephants, giraffes and monkeys and baboons devour its leaves, flowers and pods.

This popular tree’s bark and edible gum are used for medicinal purposes and its timber is used in boxwood, furniture and carving as it is firm and hefty.