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Acacia stenophylla

Also Known As

  • Eumong
  • Native Willow
  • River Cooba
  • Shoe String Acacia

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 20'-40'
  • W: 10'-20'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Acacia stenophylla plant details

Acacia stenophylla is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and winter cream and 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 alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia stenophylla

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: distinctive bark, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia stenophylla

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Acacia stenophylla plant

How to Grow Acacia stenophylla

  • 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

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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