Acacia stenophylla |
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Shoestring Acacia |
Description
Open evergreen tree grows to 30' x 20', with wispy habit. Greyish leaves unusual being under 1/4" wide but over 18" long. Showy creamy-yellow flowers borne in small globular clusters against stems fall through winter. Tall screning tree. Very drought tolerant when established. Avoid overwatering. Native to Austrailan.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Fall
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Fall
Location Uses
Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Street Tree, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Screen, Mass Planting, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.