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Acacia berlandieri

Guajillo

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Lush looking shrub or attractive small tree. Leaves medium green, 4", feathery & quite delicate & evergreen in mild winters. Fragrant spring flowers creamy white puffballs and seed pods are fairly attractive. Quite xeric but does need good drainage. Good substitute for Lysiloma for cold & drought tolerance. Thorns are variable from individual to individual. Some seed pod litter.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Summer, Constant

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Screen, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.