Kaffir Thorn - Acacia caffra

The Kaffir Thorn (Acacia caffra) is a medium sized broadleaf evergreen tree for arid gardens and landscapes. This is a larger tree for the Acacia genus, and can actually make a nice shade tree in hot climates. Wattles (Acacia) can naturalize and be invasive in warmer climates. The native species is most common in production.

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