Faidherbia (apple-ring acacia)
Faidherbia albida
A leguminous agroforestry tree valued for its reverse phenology, providing shade and nitrogen-rich leaf litter to crops during the growing season.
Family
Fabaceae
Temperature
18-30°C (absolute 12-13°C)
Rainfall
400-1000mm (absolute 250-1200mm)
Altitude
2700m
Soil pH
5.5-7 (absolute 5-7.5)
Soil types
Wide soil tolerance including alluvial and sandy soils.