Acacia xanthophloea
Acacia xanthophloea (Koorsboom, Fever tree)
is a tall narrow frost hardy perennial semi-evergreen tree with yellow flowers in early Spring and mid Spring. It grows well in direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. It looks best in Spring.Soil
It is adapted to sandy loam soils.
Growth
This is a tree has a fast rate of growth has an ultimate height of 25m / 82ft and spread of 8m / 26.2ft.
Leaves
It has green leaves. They are bipinnate in shape.
Uses
Forestry/timber, medicinal and attracting bees.
Bark
Acacia xanthophloea has green bark with a smooth texture. Features include thorns.
Progagation and germination
Propagation techniques include cuttings and seed. The seed can be germinated by scarification - break down seed casing.
Origin
South Africa.
-8°C / 17.6F 25m / 82ft 8m / 26.2ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Family | Mimosoideae |
| Genus ? | Acacia |
| Specific epithet ? | xanthophloea |
| Common names |
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| Koorsboom (South Africa), Fever tree (South Africa) |
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