Vachellia Species, Al Somar, Umbrella Thorn Acacia

Vachelliatortilis

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Species
tortilis (TOR-til-iss)
Synonym
Acacia tortilis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Dunnellon, Florida

Dallas, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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San Antonio, TX | February 2016 | positive

This tree is easy to germinate from seed if scarified. Simply make a small and shallow cut with a sharp knife along the side of the hard ...Read More

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| September 2002 | positive

acacia tortilis it is found in egypt
in south eastern desert in egypt
in elba protected area
near the egypt-sudan ...Read More

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