Babul Tree (Vachellia nilotica)
₹300.00 Regular Price
₹50.00Sale Price
Excluding Tax
Scientific Name: Vachellia nilotica — Babul, or Indian Gum Arabic Tree.
Native Home: Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.
Height: 5–20 m.
Lifespan: Often 50–100 years under suitable conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Hard, dense wood suitable for durable products.
Harvesting: Managed harvesting for timber, fuelwood and other products.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 10–25+ years, depending on tree size and intended use.
Products: Tool handles, agricultural implements, posts, fuelwood, charcoal and tannin.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Farm tools, fencing, traditional remedies and tannin production.
Global Spread: Widely used in dryland forestry and agroforestry across South Asia and Africa.
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