TreeBook: Tree Species Indigenous to Southern Africa, indexed by Scientific name.
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Vachellia tortilis
Umbrella thorn | Distinctive flat top thorn tree | Leeuwfontein Estates
Gardening ideas
Suitable for a small garden. The tree's striking umbrella shaped crown makes for a stunning focal point. Plant Vachellia tortilis in a pot if you have a very small garden
Vachellia tortilis
Umbrella thorn
Haak-en-steek
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It is very hardy (min. temperature is -6C)
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It will grow in soil type:
well-drained, sandy
Small: 6m high; 8m crown
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Mature size?
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Plant in container?
Yes
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It's leaf growth is
deciduous
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It's growth rate is
slow
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It's roots are
slightly aggressive
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It's drought tolerance?
Drought tolerant
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Sexes?
Bisexual flower on same the tree
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Birds?
Nesting
None
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Screening value?
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Flowers?
inconspicuous
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Value to game?
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