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Acacia rigidula
Blackbrush Acacia
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
Water Saving Tip:
Remember to check your irrigation systems once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.
If your controller is not a smart controller, it should be reprogrammed as the weather changes.