Plant Profile

Acacia arabica (Gum-Arabic tree)

Acaia arabica is a slow growing, long lived tree usually growing 2.5-7 m tall, but occasionally reaching up to 20 m in height. It has a flattened or umbrella shaped crown and bright yellow, sweet-scented flower heads. Its wood was used by ancient Egyptians to make statues and furniture. The species can withstand extremely dry environments and can also endure floods.

Landscape Information
Botanical Description
Horticulture Management

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French Name: babul, arabe. palmier

Pronunciation: a-KAY-see-uh a-RAB-ih-kuh
Plant type: Tree
Origin: India
Heat Zones: 9 to 16

Hardiness Zones: 10 to 11
Uses: Erosion control, Cut Flowers / Arrangements
Size/Shape

Growth Rate: Slow

Tree Shape: Spreading

Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical

Canopy Density: Medium

Canopy Texture: Fine

Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m

Spread at Maturity: 5 to 8 meters

Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years
Notes
Synonym: Acacia nilotica , Tolerates a wide range of soil types, thriving in alluvial and heavy clay soils, can be planted onto degraded saline/alkaline soils. Acacia nilotica is used for insdustrial waste water and in riverine areas.

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Foliage

Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

Leaf Venation: Nearly Invisible

Leaf Persistance: Deciduous

Leaf Type: Even Pinnately compound

Leaf Blade: Less than 5

Leaf Shape: Linear

Leaf Margins: Entire

Leaf Texture: Fine

Leaf Scent: No Fragance

Color(growing season): Green

Color(changing season): Copper
Flower

Flower Showiness: Yes

Flower Size Range: 1.5 - 3

Flower Type: Capitulum

Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

Flower Scent: Pleasant

Flower Color: Yellow

Seasons: Spring
Trunk

Trunk has Crownshaft: No

Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Suspected to breakage

Number of Trunks: Single Trunk

Trunk esthetic Values: Spines
Fruit

Fruit Type: Legume

Fruit Showiness: Yes

Fruit Size Range: 10 - 20

Fruit Color: Green, Grey

Seasons: Spring

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Tolerance

Frost Tolerant: Yes

Heat Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: Yes

Salt Tolerance: Good
Requirements

Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral

Water Requirements: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full
Management

Toxicity: Yes

Invasive Potential: Yes

Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: Yes

Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure

Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes

Surface Rooting: No

Life Span: More than 50

Pests: Snail

Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting