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Acacia rigens

Needle Acacia

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Large shrub that can reach about 10' tall and wide. Grey-green needle like foliage is long and narrow, creating a very wispy appearance. Yellow rod shaped flowers in the spring. Australian native.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Screen, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.