Acacia tortilis ★ UMBRELLA THORN

Umbrella like tree with flat top in the Acacia family. It can grow in multiple boles (trunks) or straight single bole. It is a thorny tree that is drought tolerant and can tolerate rocky/sandy soils. The tree produces in pods that are flush and coiled into a spring. Flowers occur as small and white, aromatic, and occur in tight clusters

Advantages: Indigenous tree, drought tolerant

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Water Tolerance:  Low water

Mature Height: 8 to 20m

Mature Spread: 20m

Foliage/Flower colour: White flowers