Acacia arabica || Babul Tree || Indian Gum Arabic Tree || شجرة الأكاسيا UAE & KSA

The Acacia arabica (شجرة الأكاسيا), also known as the Babul Tree or Indian Gum Arabic Tree, is a hardy deciduous tree valued for its ornamental beauty, medicinal benefits, and resilience in arid climates. Native to the Indian subcontinent, this species thrives in hot and dry conditions, making it an excellent choice for gardens, landscapes, and farms across UAE & Saudi Arabia.

With a mature height of 6–9 meters, Acacia arabica features bipinnate feathery leaves, fragrant pale yellow flowers in spherical clusters, and dark brown seed pods. Its rough bark and attractive crown make it a standout landscape tree, while its ability to withstand drought adds functional value.

Traditionally, Acacia arabica is used for shade, soil conservation, and gum arabic production, as well as in herbal remedies and timber. Its low-maintenance care requirements and adaptability make it a sustainable and versatile tree for Middle Eastern climates.

🌿 Why Choose Acacia arabica?

• ✅ Hardy, drought-tolerant tree – perfect for UAE & KSA climates

• ✅ Produces fragrant pale yellow flower clusters in spring

• ✅ Valuable for shade, landscaping, and soil conservation

• ✅ Used traditionally for gum arabic, timber, and herbal medicine

• ✅ Delivered healthy with premium soil & safe arrival guarantee

🌍 Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Acacia arabica

• Common Names: Babul Tree, Indian Gum Arabic Tree, شجرة الأكاسيا

• Family: Fabaceae

• Height (Mature): 6–9m

• Foliage: Bipinnate, feathery green leaves

• Flowers: Pale yellow, fragrant, spherical clusters (spring bloom)

• Fruit: Flat, slightly curved seed pods (mature dark brown)

• Bark: Dark brown to gray, fissured

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hrs/day)

• Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soils, pH neutral to slightly acidic

• Water Requirement: Low to medium – drought-tolerant once established

• Fertilizer: Minimal – slow-release fertilizer in growing season if needed

• Growth Rate: Medium

• Pest/Disease Tolerance: High; occasional aphids or scale insects

🌱 Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny, open location for maximum growth

• Water regularly when young; reduce once established

• Prune to remove dead branches and maintain canopy shape

• Mulch base to retain moisture and suppress weeds

• Propagate via seeds (scarify before planting)

🌴 What You’ll Receive:

• A healthy live Acacia arabica tree in a nursery pot

• Safe arrival guarantee from Plantroops Middle East

• Expert care guide for long-term success