An excellent medium sized, semi-deciduous tree that is easy to grow. Stunning yellow puffs rest among small leaves of bright green followed by thick, soft pods. Tolerates a wide rage of soil types, from clay to well composted. Highly desired in the landscape for being very drought tolerant once established. Works well in bonsai / Tropical container culture.

Fun Facts:
The generic name of this plant derives from Greek ακακία (akakia), the name given by early Greek botanist-physician Pedanius Dioscorides (ca. 40–90) to this tree as a medicinal, in his book Materia Medica
Acacia I from the Greek akis meaning sharp point – nilotica refers to having occurred alon the Nile River
The wood of this species is hard and reddish in color
It is used as firewood and for fencing posts
The bark exudes an edible gum
This gum can also be used as glue
The gum is still used in making candles, inks, matches, and paints
Tender pods and shoots are used as a vegetable and as forage for camels, sheep and goats, especially in Sudan, where it is said to improve milk from these animals.
The seeds, when crushed provide the dye for black strings worn by Nankani women Native from Egypt south to Mozambique and Natal