Sweet Thorn (Vachellia Karroo) is a perennial tree in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Vachellia karroo is a highly variable, thorny, evergreen shrub or tree native to southern Africa, known for its rounded crown, bright yellow flowers, and distinctive paired thorns.

Sweet Thorn

Sweet Thorn

Vachellia Karroo

Vachellia karroo is a highly variable, thorny, evergreen shrub or tree native to southern Africa, known for its rounded crown, bright yellow flowers, and distinctive paired thorns.

Quick Facts

Type
tree
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:clay, sandy, loamy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, hedge, screen, nitrogen fixer, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Sweet Thorn

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae
Genus:Vachellia