Gum Arabic Tree Seeds – Vachellia nilotica (5 Seeds) | Open-Pollinated
$18.98
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Gum Arabic Tree Seeds – Vachellia nilotica (5 Seeds) | Open-Pollinated
$18.98
About This Plant
Gum Arabic Tree (Vachellia nilotica), also known as Babul, Egyptian Acacia, Thorn Mimosa, or Thorny Acacia, is a deciduous to semi-evergreen tree valued for gum arabic production, nitrogen fixation, and dense thorny branches. It thrives in hot, dry climates and poor soils, producing bright yellow pom-pom flowers that attract pollinators. Useful for agroforestry, erosion control, windbreaks, shade, fuelwood, and traditional medicinal uses.
What You Will Receive
5 fresh, viable seeds. Open-pollinated, untreated seeds. Carefully packaged for successful sowing.
Growing Information
- Common Name: Gum Arabic Tree, Babul, Egyptian Acacia
- Botanical Name: Vachellia nilotica
- Other Names: Acacia arabica, Acacia nilotica
- Plant Type: Deciduous to semi-evergreen tree
- Sun Requirements: Full sun
- Soil: Dry, sandy to loamy, well-drained soil
- Mature Height: 20–40 feet
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Hardiness: USDA zones 9–11
- Cold Stratification: Not required (scarification recommended)
Note: Seeds require scarification for best germination. Soaking seeds in hot (not boiling) water for several hours before sowing helps break dormancy. Plants have sharp thorns and prefer warm temperatures; frost is not tolerated.