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    Acacia greggii

    Also Known As

    • Acacia greggii var. wrightii
    • Acacia wrightii
    • Catclaw Acacia

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 10'-20'
    • W: 10'-18'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Acacia greggii plant details

    Acacia greggii is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. 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. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia greggii

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 18 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia greggii

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Acacia greggii plant

    How to Grow Acacia greggii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • sun
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    Zones

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    Size

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    • dry in summer
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