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Acacia caven
Also Known As
- Espinillo
- Molina
- Roman Cassie
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 12'-16'
- W: 8'-16'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Acacia caven plant details
Acacia caven is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia caven
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 FT - 16 FT - wide, 12 FT - 16 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: fragrant, long-blooming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia caven
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Acacia caven plant
How to Grow Acacia caven
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12'-16'
Width: 15'-20'
- sun
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- dry in summer
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
Height: 8'-10'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6'-20'
Width: 6'-20'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 20'-30'
Width: 15'-30'
- sun - mostly sun
- high - drought tolerant
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