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PlantFiles: Palo Blanco, Willard's Acacia
Acacia willardiana

 
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Family: Mimosaceae
Genus: Acacia (a-KAY-see-uh) (Info)
Species: willardiana

4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Trees

Height:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Evergreen

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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1 positive
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive eileenderrick On May 18, 2011, eileenderrick from Bahia Kino
Mexico wrote:

I live off the coast of north central Sonora and there are many Palo Blanco Willardiana in our area. Last summer I collected seed pods and planted in a moist medium and soon had 4 plants. Very soon, approximately a month I had to transplant into ground so as to support rapidly growing plants. I now have, this spring, plants 4' to 5' tall. I did have them supported but after 3 months took supports off because I observed the strength in the Mother tree in the desert overlooking the Sea of Cortez.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Maricopa, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona



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