Common name:Willow Acacia
Botanical name:Acacia salicina
Evergreen tree grows quickly to 30' x 15'. Has drooping habit with medium green foliage. Flowers are fragrant creamy puffballs and appear in the spring. Needs deep well drained soil & some water to establish. Full sun. Suitable screen for narrow areas. Native to Australia.
Designer: Sallie Homan | Courtyard El Paso Garden 17 |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.