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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

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) — During the spring and after periods of rainfall
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — reaching an ultimate height of 40-60 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet
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) — expect clusters of fragrant
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — yellow flowers in the garden
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — is a distinctive African native known for its striking appearance and historical medicinal use; growing to impressive
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — The Fever Tree (Acacia xanthophloea) stands out with its striking
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — making it perfect for creating a focal point or natural screen in spacious landscapes
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — making it perfect for creating a focal point or natural screen in spacious landscapes; as a landscape architect assistant
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — reaching an ultimate height of 40-60 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet; it is ideal for creating an eye-catching focal point
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — The bark is particularly notable for its smooth; is a distinctive African native known for its striking appearance and
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — the Fever Tree offers a generous amount of dappled shade; expect clusters of fragrant
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — yellow flowers in the garden; it requires full sun and can tolerate wet conditions
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — it requires full sun and can tolerate wet conditions; this semi-deciduous species commands a presence in any garden landscape
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — is a distinctive African native known for its striking appearance and historical medicinal use
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — The bark is particularly notable for its smooth
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — tree for full or half
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — which assists in photosynthesis; the bark is particularly notable for its smooth, image 46
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — During the spring and after periods of rainfall; scientifically named Acacia xanthophloea
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — which assists in photosynthesis
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — this deciduous tree sports feathery foliage and aromatic
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — As a landscape architect assistant; making it perfect for creating a focal point or natural screen in spacious landscapes
Acacia Xanthophloea
Acacia Xanthophloea
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