Faidherbia albida

Common names: Ana Tree (E); umHlalankwazi (Z); Annaboom (A); Mogabo (NS);

Native to: Southern Africa

Tree

Faidherbia albida

DECIDUOUS

FULL SUN

SEMI FROST HARDY

MEDIUM WATER REQUIREMENTS

FAST GROWER

FLOWER COLOUR:

AVERAGE SIZE:

30m x 10m

FLOWERING TIME:

J F M A M J J A S O N D

FRUITING TIME:

J F M A M J J A S O N D

DESCRIPTION

A large deciduous tree with spreading branches and a roundish crown. The bark is rough and dark brown. Young branches are ashen and have a zigzag shape. The grey-green leaves are twice compound. The tree is leafless for most of the year. Straight spines are present. Pale cream flowers are borne on an elongated spike. The fruit is a red-brown curved to twisted pod.

LANDSCAPING USES

Only suited for a large area like a game park or farm where 10-12 can be scattered to provide fodder.

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