Acacia schaffneri

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Twisted Acacia

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Attractive tree a little frost tender in Phoenix but thrives in hot, exposed situations eventually forming dense crown. Leaves compound made up of many small leaflets giving tree a ferny appearance. Pair of thorns at base of each leaf. Moderate growth rate to 15' x 20'. Branches vary, some are snakelike in appearance. Soil tolerant but needs well drained site. Naturally low branched but diligence will produce a tree. Good barrier plant. Native to subtropical Mexico.

 

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Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Summer

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.