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Acacia willardiana

Palo Blanco

Plant photo of: Acacia willardiana
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

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.