Is Red Acacia safe for pets?

Yes, Red Acacia (Vachellia Seyal) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Red Acacia easy to care for?

Red Acacia has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full_sun light.

Can Red Acacia grow indoors?

Red Acacia is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Red Acacia (Vachellia Seyal) is a perennial tree in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Vachellia seyal is an evergreen, thorny tree with an open, rounded canopy, growing up to 17 meters tall.

Last updated: February 2026

Red Acacia

Vachellia Seyal

Vachellia seyal is an evergreen, thorny tree with an open, rounded canopy, growing up to 17 meters tall.

Quick Facts

Type

tree

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

drought-tolerant

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

⚠️

Not Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:shade tree, nitrogen fixer, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Red Acacia

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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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae

Genus:Vachellia