Acacia nilotica Seeds (Vachellia) – 5 Gum Arabic Tree Seeds | Drought-Tolerant | Thorny Acacia | Exotic Bonsai or Ornamental Tree

5 fresh, non-GMO Acacia nilotica / Vachellia nilotica seeds, carefully hand-packed and ideal for ornamental growing, bonsai training, or dry-climate landscaping. About this plant: Known by many names—Babul, Egyptian Acacia, Gum Arabic Tree, or Thorn Mimosa—Acacia nilotica is a drought-tolerant, thorny tree native to Africa and South Asia. Valued for its fine, feathery foliage and rugged structure, it is often used in arid landscaping or as a bonsai subject. This hardy legume thrives in full sun and poor soils and is well-adapted to dry environments. Use caution when planting, as it can become invasive in some regions. ✅ Botanical Name: Vachellia nilotica (syn. Acacia nilotica) ✅ Common Names: Babul, Gum Arabic Tree, Egyptian Acacia, Thorny Acacia ✅ Seed Count: 5 untreated, non-GMO seeds ✅ Plant Type: Drought-tolerant, thorny tree ✅ Growth Habit: Small to medium-sized tree (15–50 ft at maturity) ✅ Foliage Type: Fine, bipinnate feathery leaves ✅ Climate Needs: Dry, arid, tropical to subtropical zones ✅ Soil Type: Tolerates poor, sandy or rocky soils ✅ Sunlight: Full sun ✅ Zones: USDA 9–11 ✅ Great For: Dry gardens, bonsai, xeriscaping, erosion control ✅ Germination Tip: Scarify seed coat and soak in warm water for 12–24 hrs before sowing Common Name: Babul / Thorn Mimosa / Gum Arabic Tree Scientific Name: Vachellia nilotica (formerly Acacia nilotica) Plant Color: Green foliage with yellow puffball flowers Foliage Type: Bipinnate, finely divided Soil Type: Sandy, poor, rocky, well-drained Sunlight: Full sun Watering: Very low once established Life Cycle: Perennial tree USDA Zones: 9–11 Germination Instructions: Scarify + soak; sow in warm soil; do not overwater