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Acacia angustissima
Also Known As
- Fern Acacia
- White Ball Acacia
Plant type
shrub, groundcover
size
- H: 12"-36"
- W: 12"-36"
planting zones
- 6a-10a
Acacia angustissima plant details
Acacia angustissima is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia angustissima
- Plant type: groundcover shrub
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: rock garden, unique, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia angustissima
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: erosion and heat
- Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Acacia angustissima
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- erosion control
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Size
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