Umbrella Thorn Tree 10 Seeds Acacia planifrons

Acacia planifrons is a small to medium-sized, spreading, thorny tree characterized by a broad, flattened, umbrella-like crown, typically reaching about 15 to 25 feet in height with a canopy spread of approximately 20 to 35 feet, though in favorable conditions it may occasionally grow slightly larger; the trunk is usually short and often measures around 8 to 16 inches in diameter, supporting a wide network of horizontally extending branches armed with paired, straight white thorns commonly 1 to 2 inches long, while the bipinnate leaves are relatively small, usually 1 to 2.5 inches long overall, composed of numerous tiny leaflets each only about 1/16 to 1/8 inch in length, giving the foliage a fine, feathery texture; the spherical flower heads are compact, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter, pale yellow to cream in color, and borne on short stalks roughly 1 to 2 inches long, followed by flat, somewhat curved seed pods typically measuring 2 to 4 inches in length and about 1/2 to 3/4 inch wide, often slightly constricted between seeds; the root system is generally extensive and adapted to dry conditions, spreading laterally well beyond the canopy, sometimes extending 30 feet or more from the trunk, contributing to the tree’s notable drought tolerance and stability in arid environments.