Acacia rigens
Needle Acacia
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.