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
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, With Rocks
Special Uses
Screen, Shade Tree, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.