Acacia erioloba
Acacia erioloba
Acacia erioloba
Acacia erioloba
Acacia erioloba
Acacia erioloba
Acacia erioloba
Acacia erioloba
Acacia erioloba
Acacia erioloba
Acacia erioloba

The Acacia erioloba tree is commonly known as Camel thorn, Giraffe thorn, Rubber thorn tree, or the False Lightening Bush. Native to Namibia, Botswana, Angola, and South Africa, the tree species can be cultivated as a Camel Thorn bonsai by home cultivators. Belonging to the Fabaceae family, this tree has a slow growth rate but is highly tolerant of drought conditions. It is primarily a part of the desert and arid vegetation in its native habitat. The frost-hardy Camel Thorn trees of Namibia prefer full sun and bloom into yellow flowers during late Spring or early Summer.

Growth Rate
The camel thorn plant is slow-growing. It exhibits a slow growth rate even in its natural habitat.

Flowering
Camel thorn bonsai will hardly flower. However, the tree produces yellow flowers that bloom from early spring to early summer.

Watering and Feeding
This is a drought-tolerant species capable of experiencing extreme arid conditions.

Soil
The Camel thorn tree in Namibia grows well in sandy or loamy soil. The soil should be well-drained. In many cases, the roots reach deep inside the soil.

Hardiness
The hardiness zone of Camel Thorn is 8b to 11.

Light
Camel Thorn trees love the full sun for adequate growth.

Propagation
Seed propagation is the best way. How to plant Camel Thorn tree seed? Cultivators should sow the Camel Thorn seeds just after the frost or winter season.

One of the interesting Camel Thorn tree facts is that in its native habitat, the camel thorn trees sustain multiple fauna species that feed on its pods or Acacia erioloba seeds, flowers, and leaves. Besides, many birds make their nest on the Camel Thorn trees in Namibia. Camel Thorn Namibia is used for medicinal purposes and is a protected tree used in its native countries as a street tree. Buy Camel thorn trees for sale from Planet Desert!

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09/28/2023
Pamela N.
United States United States

Beautiful

Arrived quickly, as described. I look forward to seeing this unusual Tre evolve!

BC
08/15/2023
Beau C.
United States United States

Nice addition to my succulent/cactus/drought-hardy collection!

Great purchase all around with safe packaging and shipping. Love this acacia tree! Will do business again! Thank you.

GR
07/31/2023
george r.
United States United States

thorn tree

its growing great repotted in a bonsai pot and has new leaves on it love the way the bark looks

TL
06/23/2023
Trinity L.
United States United States

Awsome acacia

Gast shipping well packed and healthy on arrival. I have already purchased again from this shop . Great experience and I look forward to buying again from this shop!

Planet Desert Acacia erioloba Review
JG
06/14/2023
Javier G.
United States United States

Acacia erioloba

Great little trees...will bring years of joy growing them out into nice specimens!!

Acacia erioloba

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Please note: All Landscape Ready plants that are in a 6-inch pot or larger WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

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Plants that are in 3.5" pots and smaller will be shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots. Any plant that is 6" and larger WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

Depending on the species and season, you will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.

We ship via USPS Priority Mail, and we calculate the shipping cost based on the weight and volume of your purchase. Care instructions are included in every package you order. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. Depending on your location, we will ship the plants on a certain day to avoid transit time during weekends or holidays. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note on your order. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at any time.

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The Acacia erioloba tree is commonly known as Camel thorn, Giraffe thorn, Rubber thorn tree, or the False Lightening Bush. Native to Namibia, Botswana, Angola, and South Africa, the tree species can be cultivated as a Camel Thorn bonsai by home cultivators. Belonging to the Fabaceae family, this tree has a slow growth rate but is highly tolerant of drought conditions. It is primarily a part of the desert and arid vegetation in its native habitat. The frost-hardy Camel Thorn trees of Namibia prefer full sun and bloom into yellow flowers during late Spring or early Summer.

Growth Rate
The camel thorn plant is slow-growing. It exhibits a slow growth rate even in its natural habitat.

Flowering
Camel thorn bonsai will hardly flower. However, the tree produces yellow flowers that bloom from early spring to early summer.

Watering and Feeding
This is a drought-tolerant species capable of experiencing extreme arid conditions.

Soil
The Camel thorn tree in Namibia grows well in sandy or loamy soil. The soil should be well-drained. In many cases, the roots reach deep inside the soil.

Hardiness
The hardiness zone of Camel Thorn is 8b to 11.

Light
Camel Thorn trees love the full sun for adequate growth.

Propagation
Seed propagation is the best way. How to plant Camel Thorn tree seed? Cultivators should sow the Camel Thorn seeds just after the frost or winter season.

One of the interesting Camel Thorn tree facts is that in its native habitat, the camel thorn trees sustain multiple fauna species that feed on its pods or Acacia erioloba seeds, flowers, and leaves. Besides, many birds make their nest on the Camel Thorn trees in Namibia. Camel Thorn Namibia is used for medicinal purposes and is a protected tree used in its native countries as a street tree. Buy Camel thorn trees for sale from Planet Desert!

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Customer Reviews
5.0 Based on 7 Reviews
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100% 
7
4 ★
0% 
0
3 ★
0% 
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2 ★
0% 
0
1 ★
0% 
0
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PN
09/28/2023
Pamela N.
United States United States

Beautiful

Arrived quickly, as described. I look forward to seeing this unusual Tre evolve!

BC
08/15/2023
Beau C.
United States United States

Nice addition to my succulent/cactus/drought-hardy collection!

Great purchase all around with safe packaging and shipping. Love this acacia tree! Will do business again! Thank you.

GR
07/31/2023
george r.
United States United States

thorn tree

its growing great repotted in a bonsai pot and has new leaves on it love the way the bark looks

TL
06/23/2023
Trinity L.
United States United States

Awsome acacia

Gast shipping well packed and healthy on arrival. I have already purchased again from this shop . Great experience and I look forward to buying again from this shop!

Planet Desert Acacia erioloba Review
JG
06/14/2023
Javier G.
United States United States

Acacia erioloba

Great little trees...will bring years of joy growing them out into nice specimens!!

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