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 8–11Climate Arid, Mediterranean

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — The Fever Tree (Acacia xanthophloea) stands out with its striking

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — which assists in photosynthesis

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — reaching an ultimate height of 40-60 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — The Fever Tree (Acacia xanthophloea) stands out with its striking

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

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

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — making it perfect for creating a focal point or natural screen in spacious landscapes

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Arid, Mediterranean

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Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — this deciduous tree sports feathery foliage and aromatic

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — which assists in photosynthesis

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — reaching an ultimate height of 40-60 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — The Fever Tree (Acacia xanthophloea) stands out with its striking

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

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

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — making it perfect for creating a focal point or natural screen in spacious landscapes

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — scientifically named Acacia xanthophloea

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — is a distinctive African native known for its striking appearance and historical medicinal use

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

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

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

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — During the spring and after periods of rainfall

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — expect clusters of fragrant

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

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

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) — When informing the client

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — yellow flowers in the garden

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — tree with yellow blooms

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — Its feathery, bright green leaves add to its lush appearance while providing visual texture; tree for full or half

Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — tree for full or half

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) — which assists in photosynthesis; the bark is particularly notable for its smooth

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