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Whitethorn acacia

 
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Description

Whitethorn acacia is a medium sized shrub native to the Chihuahuan desert of the American Southwest. It creates a mound of about 3 to 6 feet and as wide. It has an abundant display of yellow flowers in the spring.

 

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  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.