Acacia constricta
Whitethorn Acacia
Description
Fairly slow grower 10' x 15' depending upon moisture. Size can vary from a small shrub to a low tree depending upon site. Ferny medium green foliage. Thorny early in life but eventually disappear; some are not spined. Yellow fragrant puff-ball flowers spring through summer. Very drought, heat & cold tolerant. Quail love seeds. Good for naturalistic landsapes.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Leaf Season
Semi-evergreen
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Parking Strip, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
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.