Vachellia Acacia Xanthophloea Fever Tree "Koorsboom" 40Liter

Common Names: Fever Tree, Koorsboom

📌 Product Description

Vachellia xanthophloea, commonly known as the Fever Tree or Koorsboom, is a striking indigenous tree recognised for its smooth greenish-yellow bark that gives it a luminous appearance. This distinctive colouring makes it one of the most visually iconic trees in South Africa.

The tree produces fine feathery foliage and rounded yellow flower balls during spring and summer, attracting bees and other pollinators. It typically grows in groups in low-lying or wet areas, creating beautiful natural landscapes.

Fast growing and highly ornamental, the Fever Tree is widely used in large gardens, estates, and wetland-style landscapes.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 10 – 20 m
Spread: 6 – 10 m
Growth Habit: Medium to large spreading thorn tree
Growth Rate: Fast

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Prefers moist, well-draining soil; tolerates seasonal waterlogging
Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Thrives in moist conditions
• Suitable for wet or low-lying areas

Feeding: Not required; grows well in natural soils.

Maintenance:

• Very low maintenance
• Prune lightly if needed
• Handle carefully due to thorns

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Spring to summer
Climate Suitability: Ideal for warm regions and areas with access to water
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Indigenous South African tree
• Distinctive green-yellow bark
• Fast-growing
• Attracts pollinators
• Suitable for wet areas

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Shade tree
✔ Wetland and water-edge planting
✔ Indigenous landscapes
✔ Large gardens and estates
✔ Feature specimen tree