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    Acacia auriculiformis

    Also Known As

    • Dagger Wattle

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-40'
    • W: 15'-25'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

    Acacia auriculiformis plant details

    Acacia auriculiformis is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen tree with blue foliage. In summer 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. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia auriculiformis

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia auriculiformis

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Acacia auriculiformis plant

    How to Grow Acacia auriculiformis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 8'-16'

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    Zones

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    Height: 6'-20'

    Width: 6'-20'

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    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun - mostly sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 10'-18'

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    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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