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Acacia visco

Fern Acacia

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This is a moderately fast grower. It is a rounded, winter deciduous tree with lacy feathery leaves. The flowers are typical Acacia flowers with white puff balls of stamens about 1/2" in diameter and can appear spring through summer. It is native to Ethiopia. It is cold deciduous loosing its leaves when temperatures are in the high 20's.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Street Tree, With Rocks

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

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