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Acacia berlandieri

Guajillo

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Lush looking shrub or attractive small tree. Leaves medium green, 4", feathery & quite delicate & evergreen in mild winters. Fragrant spring flowers creamy white puffballs and seed pods are fairly attractive. Quite xeric but does need good drainage. Good substitute for Lysiloma for cold & drought tolerance. Thorns are variable from individual to individual. Some seed pod litter.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Summer, Constant

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.