Camelthorn

Vachellia erioloba

Native to:
Angola, Botswana, Caprivi Strip, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Vachellia
Species:
Vachellia erioloba
USDA Symbol:
ACER4

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1700 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jan,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, mammals, elephants, giraffes, livestock
Fragrant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Mature trees have thick bark providing fire resistance. Resprouts from roots after fire damage in savanna ecosystems.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
thrives in arid desert conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (hot water soak or mechanical) to break hard seed coat. Germinates readily after treatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI