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    Acacia constricta

    Also Known As

    • Whitethorn Acacia

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-20'
    • W: 6'-20'

    planting zones

    • 5a-11

    Acacia constricta plant details

    Acacia constricta is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by brown and red 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 alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia constricta

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant, screen, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia constricta

    USDA Zones: 5a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A tough little tree for tough locations, yet with a softer side too! This Acacia can take a lot of abuse- drought, heat, cold- & is armed with sharp white spines that make it a good candidate for a barrier plant but that I also find rather pretty. What are definitely pretty are the soft yellow ½” puffballs of flowers that appear April-June. Fragrant too! Native to desert washes from Arizona to Texas to Mexico, it does best with deep infrequent waterings. A long lived tree or large shrub growing to 20’ tall & wide. The pretty, ferny foliage will drop during times of extreme drought or cold. Produces 5” long seed pods that are quite attractive too. They start out a crisp green & mature to a deep mahogany. A nearly pollen-free plant, so don’t worry about Acacia allergies!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Acacia constricta plant

    How to Grow Acacia constricta

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red
      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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