Acacia rigidula
Blackbrush Acacia
Description
Slow to moderate small evergreen tree. Leaves small and dark green. Fragrant yellow spikes appear in spring. Very tolerant of heat & wind & requires little additional moisture even in the low desert. Attracitve light gray bark. Effective as a barrier. Native of Chihuahuan desert.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
Spring, Summer
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.