| Botanical name | Acacia ataxacantha |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February March December Acacia ataxacantha has clusters of creamy-yellow flowers borne in mid-Summer to early Autumn. |
| Common name(s) | Flame Thorn |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This small tree bears dark green, pinnate leaves. |
| Uses in landscape design | This tree will make a good screening plant and attractive garden feature. Its thorniness makes it good for security hedging. |
| Fruit | It has deep red to purple-red seed pods and this makes it an attractive garden feature. |
Acacia ataxacantha (Flame Thorn)
- Botanical name: Acacia ataxacantha
- Common name(s): Flame Thorn
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
This small tree has dark green, pinnate leaves and clusters of creamy-yellow flowers borne in mid-Summer to early Autumn. It has deep red to purple-red seed pods and this makes it an attractive garden feature. This tree will make a good screening plant. Its thorniness makes it good for security hedging.
Family: Fabaceae
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: –
Acacia ataxacantha requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February March December Acacia ataxacantha has clusters of creamy-yellow flowers borne in mid-Summer to early Autumn. 
This small tree bears dark green, pinnate leaves.
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