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Acacia greggii
Catclaw Acacia, Devil's Claw
Information by: Mary Irish Photographer: Christina Bickelmann
Description
This deciduous shrub or small tree grows at a slow to moderate rate to 10' x 15'. Twigs and branches are armed with cat-claw-like curved spines. Creamy yellow rod-shaped flowers appear in spring. They have a pleasant fragrance. Great as a barrier plant. Accepts full or reflected sun. Requires little care.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.