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Fever Tree

Acacia Xanthophloea

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Overview

The Fever Tree (Acacia xanthophloea) stands out with its striking, smooth yellow-green bark, which assists in photosynthesis. A fast-grower, reaching an ultimate height of 40-60 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet, this deciduous tree sports feathery foliage and aromatic, spherical yellow flowers. Ideal in zones 9-11, it requires full sun and can tolerate wet conditions, making it perfect for creating a focal point or natural screen in spacious landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–11Type TreeClimate Arid, Mediterranean

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — this semi-deciduous species commands a presence in any garden landscape

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — tree with yellow blooms

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — the Fever Tree offers a generous amount of dappled shade

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — scientifically named Acacia xanthophloea

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — it requires full sun and can tolerate wet conditions

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — tree with yellow blooms; the Fever Tree offers a generous amount of dappled shade

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — expect clusters of fragrant; during the spring and after periods of rainfall

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 30–45 Ft.
Mature width: 30–45 Ft.

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Arid, Mediterranean

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Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — this semi-deciduous species commands a presence in any garden landscape

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — tree with yellow blooms

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — the Fever Tree offers a generous amount of dappled shade

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — scientifically named Acacia xanthophloea

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — it requires full sun and can tolerate wet conditions

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — tree with yellow blooms; the Fever Tree offers a generous amount of dappled shade

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — expect clusters of fragrant; during the spring and after periods of rainfall

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — this semi-deciduous species commands a presence in any garden landscape; the Fever Tree (Acacia xanthophloea) stands out

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — scientifically named Acacia xanthophloea; which assists in photosynthesis

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — The Fever Tree (Acacia xanthophloea) stands out with its striking; this deciduous tree sports feathery foliage, image 45

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — It is ideal for creating an eye-catching focal point or for use as a natural screen; its feathery, bright green leaves add

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — As a landscape architect assistant

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — which assists in photosynthesis; the bark is particularly notable for its smooth

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — It is ideal for creating an eye-catching focal point or for use as a natural screen

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — Growing to impressive heights between 45 to 75 feet on average; creamy-white spherical flowers to emerge

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — tree for full or half; when informing the client

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — The Fever Tree (Acacia xanthophloea) stands out with its striking; this deciduous tree sports feathery foliage and aromatic

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — Its feathery, bright green leaves add to its lush appearance while providing visual texture

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — creamy-white spherical flowers to emerge; tree with yellow blooms

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — When informing the client

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — Growing to impressive heights between 45 to 75 feet on average

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — this deciduous tree sports feathery foliage and aromatic; reaching an ultimate height of 40-60 feet with a spread of 20-30

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — creamy-white spherical flowers to emerge

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — When informing the client; yellow flowers in the garden

Photographs by 9 contributors

Derek Keats from Johannesburg, South Africa, CC BY 2.0 · source
SAplants, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Åsa Berndtsson, CC BY 2.0 · source
Haplochromis, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
LoJallen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
Purves, M., CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Olga Ernst, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Regina Hart from Industry, United States, CC BY 2.0 · source

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