Acacia rigidula |
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Blackbrush Acacia |
Description
Blackbrush Acacia is a small evergreen tree. Leaves small and dark green. Fragrant yellow spikes appear in spring. Very tolerant of heat and wind. It requires little additional moisture even in the low desert. Attracitve light gray bark. Effective as a barrier. Native of Chihuahuan desert.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.