Acacia Xanthophloea (Yellow Fever Tree)

The Yellow Fever Tree (Acacia xanthophloea / Vachellia xanthophloea) is arguably the most visually striking of all African acacias. Its defining feature is its vivid, powdery yellow-green bark that seems to glow — especially dramatic when lit in the golden hour. It thrives along riverbanks and in swampy ground, making it ideal for drainage-prone areas and water features. Its creamy-yellow pom-pom flowers attract birds and pollinators in abundance. A breathtaking, award-worthy specimen tree for parks, large gardens, and bespoke landscapes.