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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

    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

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    Acacia constricta

    aka Whitethorn Acacia

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-20'

    Width: 6'-20'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Acacia constricta flower by Stan Shebs
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    Acacia cornigera

    aka Bullhorn Acacia

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • high - drought tolerant
    Photo of Acacia cornigera by Stan Shebs
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    Acacia greggii

    aka Acacia greggii var. wrightii, Acacia wrightii, Catclaw Acacia

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 10'-18'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Acacia greggii flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Acacia redolens

    aka Prostrate Acacia

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Acacia redolens form by Stan Shebs
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    Acacia stenophylla

    aka Eumong, Native Willow, River Cooba, Shoe String Acacia

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 20'-40'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Acacia stenophylla form by Stan Shebs
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