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
Sun
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:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.