Acacia willardiana
Palo Blanco
Description
Striking white peeling bark. Nice accent tree. Spring, fuzzy cream-colored spikes for flowers. Accpets reflected sun. Will grow slowly to 20' x 10'. Can be a great silhouette against a wall with interesting bark & wispy foliage. Native to Sonoran desert of Mexico in warm areas on hillsides. Can frost damage in cold winters.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
White
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Summer
Leaf Season
Semi-evergreen
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways
Special Uses
Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
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.