5 Seeds Babul Acacia Vachellia nilotica

Babul (Vachellia nilotica), also called gum arabic tree, is a hardy nitrogen-fixing acacia valued for its fine fern-like foliage, fragrant golden-yellow puffball flowers, and curved seed pods. It develops a distinctive spreading canopy with thorny branches, making it a striking ornamental shade tree for warm landscapes and xeriscapes.

Beyond its ornamental role, Babul is grown for its durable wood, tannin-rich bark, and edible gum, and its pods are used as a protein-rich livestock feed. It thrives in full sun and tolerates poor, dry, and alkaline soils once established. Sow seed in warm conditions after scarifying the hard coat for reliable germination.
Species: Vachellia nilotica
Variety: Babul
Type: Perennial tree
Plant_Habit: Upright spreading canopy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, sandy to loamy, tolerates poor and alkaline soils
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 9-11
Germination: 2-4 weeks
Sowing: Scarify seed coat and soak in warm water before sowing
Spacing: 20-30 feet
Notes: Drought tolerant once established