Acacia berlandieri
Guajillo
Description
Lush looking shrub or attractive small tree. Leaves medium green, 4", feathery & quite delicate & evergreen in mild winters. Fragrant spring flowers creamy white puffballs and seed pods are fairly attractive. Quite xeric but does need good drainage. Good substitute for Lysiloma for cold & drought tolerance. Thorns are variable from individual to individual. Some seed pod litter.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Summer, Constant
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Screen, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.