Acacia Karoo (Sweet Thorn) 200lt Tree

Acacia Karoo 200lt
Common Name: Sweet Thorn

Full Sun
Moderate Watering
Drought Tolerant once established
Indigenous

Sizes Available:

200lt : +-3m Tall
400lt : 3-4m Tall
600lt : 4-6m Tall
1000lt : 5-8m Tall

Acacia karoo (Sweet Thorn) is one of South Africa’s most iconic and adaptable indigenous trees, known for its golden yellow puffball flowers and fine, feathery foliage.

Growth Habit: Fast-growing, thorny, semi-deciduous tree with a rounded to spreading crown.
Height: 4–12 m tall.
Flowers: Bright golden-yellow puffball blooms in spring and summer, fragrant and rich in nectar, attracting bees, butterflies, and birds.
Thorns: Paired white thorns along the branches.
Position: Full sun.
Watering: Very drought-hardy once established.
Soil: Tolerates a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay, and even seasonal flooding.
Uses: Excellent for windbreaks, shade, erosion control, and wildlife-friendly gardens. Pods provide fodder for livestock.