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Acacia stenophylla

Shoestring Acacia

Plant photo of: Acacia stenophylla
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This plant is a fast growing, tough, open evergreen tree 15'-40' tall, with a wispy, picturesque habit. It has showy, creamy yellow flowers borne in small globular clusters against stems from late winter through spring. It tolerates heavy soils and inundation. It is very drought tolerant when established and hardy to at least 20'. It is somewhat Texas Root Rot prone but is tolerant and tough; good in groves; of Australian origin. Also known as: Dalby Myall

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Yellow, White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Street Tree, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Screen, Mass Planting, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.