With fragrant frangipani-like flowers, this barrel-shaped tree exudes character. Accompanied by a thorny trunk the deciduous tree flowers while bare of leaves and thrives in the harshest of environments by storing water in its trunk.
Full sun
Dimensions: reaching to 6m with a trunk covered in clusters of three spines, which spiral around the trunk
Flowers: white fragrant blooms similar to the frangipani in the warmer months
Foliage: long straps of green leaves that are deciduous, leaving an amazing barrel of spines on the trunk visible in winter
Uses: An ideal plant for semi-arid and sub-tropical themes and looks appealing planted with agaves, aloes and kalanchoes.