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Acacia pendula

Weeping Myall, Weeping Acacia

Plant photo of: Acacia pendula
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Usually a small evergreen tree with rounded crown of drooping pendulous branches to the ground. Narrow lance-shaped leaves are blue-gray. Flowers typically lemon yellow puff balls appear in spring. It is a slow to moderate grower in the Phoenix area. Eventually can reach about 40' x 25' . Do not overwater. Native to Australia.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Patio, Street Tree, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Shade Tree, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

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