{"product_id":"5-seeds-babul-acacia-vachellia-nilotica","title":"5 Seeds Babul Acacia Vachellia nilotica","description":"\u003cp\u003eBabul (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Vachellia nilotica\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Babul\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Perennial tree\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright spreading canopy\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-draining, sandy to loamy, tolerates poor and alkaline soils\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 9-11\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 2-4 weeks\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Scarify seed coat and soak in warm water before sowing\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 20-30 feet\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664826335368,"sku":"ANNISA-810","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/il_fullxfull.7917068863_tcy1.jpg?v=1791899843","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/5-seeds-babul-acacia-vachellia-nilotica","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}