Acacia angustissima
White Ball Acacia
Description
This shrub is deciduous in freezing areas but may act as a perennial in warmer areas, where it may grow to 5' tall and wide in a rounded form. Compound green leaves are 2"-5" long. Yellowish white balls of flowers bloom in late spring to late summer. This shrub has low watering requirements; irrigate every 2-3 weeks after it's established, especially during the summer. It can be a weak allergen for some sensitive people.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Allergenic
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.