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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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An unusual, thornless & hardy member of the Acacia family, “Fern Acacia” forms a small rounded shrub 1-3’ tall & 1-3’ across with attractive & delicate fern-like foliage which closes at night & when touched. Native to regions of Missouri & South to Costa Rica, this tough & adaptable shrub forms a deep taproot making it an attractive & sensible choice for a DROUGHT TOLERANT GROUNDCOVER & for controlling soil erosion on slopes. The round white flowers, appearing Summer into Fall are much visited by butterflies. Deciduous. Average-rich well drained soil.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Acacia angustissima plant

    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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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun
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    • dry in summer
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