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Acacia rigidula

Blackbrush Acacia

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

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.