Acacia berlandieri
Guajillo
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-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask for low water use plants at your local nursery.