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