Acacia constricta
Whitethorn Acacia
Description
Fairly slow grower 10' x 15' depending upon moisture. Size can vary from a small shrub to a low tree depending upon site. Ferny medium green foliage. Thorny early in life but eventually disappear; some are not spined. Yellow fragrant puff-ball flowers spring through summer. Very drought, heat & cold tolerant. Quail love seeds. Good for naturalistic landsapes.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Parking Strip, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.