Acacia salicina |
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Willow Acacia |
Description
Evergreen tree grows quickly to 30' x 15'. Has drooping habit with medium green foliage. Flowers are fragrant creamy puffballs and appear in the spring. Needs deep well drained soil & some water to establish. Full sun. Suitable screen for narrow areas. Native to Australia.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown, Grey
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside, Swimming Pool, Walkways
Special Uses
Screen, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.