| Botanical name | Acacia nilotica |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December This tree bears ball shaped, fragranced flowers that are borne in summer. |
| Common name(s) | Scented thorn |
| Foliage | This tree bears green bipinnate foliage. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Fruit | The fruit is pod shaped and has a necklace appearance. |
| Growth rate | Moderately Fast |
Acacia nilotica (Scented thorn)
- Botanical name: Acacia nilotica
- Common name(s): Scented thorn
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
This trees has green bipinnate foliage with yellow, ball shaped, sweetly fragranced flowers that are borne in summer. The fruit is pod shaped an has a necklace appearance. The slow growing tree is frost and drought resistant.
Family: Fabaceae
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: –
Acacia nilotica requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February October November December This tree bears ball shaped, fragranced flowers that are borne in summer. 
This tree bears green bipinnate foliage.
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