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Vachella constricta
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.
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Rocky
Soil Condition
Poor, Dry
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
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.