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Vachellia robusta subsp. robusta

Common names: Broadpod robust thorn, Ankle thorn (E); Umngamanzi (Z); Enkeldoring (A); Mooka (NS); Mvumbangwenya (Ts); Mokhu (Tsw);

Native to: Southern Africa
A lovely highveld species suited to medium-sized gardens

Vachellia robusta subsp. robusta

DECIDUOUS

FULL SUN

FROST HARDY

MEDIUM WATER REQUIREMENTS

MEDIUM GROWER

ATTRACTS BIRDS

ATTRACTS INSECTS

FLOWER COLOUR:

Vachellia robusta subsp. robusta

DESCRIPTION

This species is one of the few Vachellia’s suited to a cold highveld garden. Formerly Acacia robusta subsp. robusta, the species has a slightly flattened crown when mature, and most cases grow to between 5-8m in height, making it suitable for small-medium sized gardens. The flowers are creamy-white and like most flowering bushveld species attract a host of insects, and in turn insectivorous birds. The tree bares straight, white thorns.

WILDLIFE & ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS
Attracts numerous insects and in turn insectivorous birds when in flower
LANDSCAPING USES
Ideal for a bushveld-themed garden
GARDEN THEMES
Bushveld, Woodland
FLOWERS
FOLIAGE
BARK
SPINES
ONLINE REFERENCES & RESOURCES

http://pza.sanbi.org/vachellia-robusta-subsp-robusta

4 responses

  1. Hi Allan

    Thanks for visiting Plantbook.

    Game will browse the leaves of Vachellia robusta but their reliance on it will depend on what other plant material is available in the surroundings.

    Flourish!
    Glenice

  2. I can’t find any uses of the specie for animals, such as game. Do they browse the keaves and flowers? If I think how usefull Vachlia Karroo is for wildlife, I find it strange that there is no mention of this regarding the soecie

  3. Thanks, Thabang.
    Sure, I can send you some high resolution photographs. I hope to read your article soon.
    All the best.
    Glenice

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