With its luminous yellow-green bark and airy canopy, the Fever Tree brings a beautiful bushveld feel to spacious gardens. This fast growing indigenous tree provides light, dappled shade, with fragrant yellow flowers from late winter into spring.
Why You'll Love It:
• Distinctive bark adds year-round interest
• Open canopy allows planting beneath
• Provides shelter for nesting birds
• A striking feature for larger gardens
Planting & Care:
Plant in full sun with plenty of space to mature. Water deeply during Western Cape summers, particularly while establishing. Allow generous space away from buildings, paving and pools, and keep its thorny branches clear of pathways.
Did You Know:
Its unusual name came from an old belief that the tree caused fever. The rela cause was malaria carried by mosquitoes sharing its wetland habitat.
| Botanical Name | Vachellia (Acacia) Xanthophloea |
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Growth Expectancy
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10-12m H x 5m W
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Position
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Sun
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| Water Smart | No |
| Indigenous | Yes |
