Buy Acacia podalyriifolia

Also Known As

Pearl Acacia

Plant type

tree

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

9b-11

Big Fella 4”x 6” | $21.95

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Acacia podalyriifolia plant details

Acacia podalyriifolia is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia podalyriifolia

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: distinctive bark, fragrant, small tree, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia podalyriifolia

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Every time I pull the car up in front of my house & see the stunning bluish-green trunks of my “Pearl Acacia” growing in the 1.5’ wide parking strip, I get a special thrill. I LOVE this Acacia! Totally perfect as a small street tree, it thrives as happy as a clam in the terrible clayish soil with almost no Summer water. In Spring, it deliciously scents my whole front yard with its large clusters of lemon-yellow puff-ball flowers. Evergreen or ever-silvery-blue, the 1.5” oval leaves are truly lovely, too. Fast growing to only 9-10’ tall it’s easily pruned to any shape especially to show off those silver-blue trunks & branches. Mine was hit by a garbage truck when young which created a multi-base-branching form that I really like. Thanks garbage dude!