Dichrostachys cinerea
SICKLE POD, KALAHARI CHRISTMAS TREE
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
7m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in pink & yellow

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Bark & Stems: spines
 
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Dichrostachys cinerea
SICKLE POD, KALAHARI CHRISTMAS TREE
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
7m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in pink & yellow

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Bark & Stems: spines


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal, dry style & mediterranean designs

Uses: shade tree, informal screen, barrier

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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