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Acacia stenophylla

Shoestring Acacia

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Open evergreen tree grows to 30' x 20', with wispy habit. Greyish leaves unusual being under 1/4" wide but over 18" long. Showy creamy-yellow flowers borne in small globular clusters against stems fall through winter. Tall screning tree. Very drought tolerant when established. Avoid overwatering. Native to Austrailan.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Street Tree, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Screen, Mass Planting, 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.