Acacia pendula
Weeping Myall, Weeping Acacia
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.