Family: Mimosaceae
Genus: Acacia (a-KAY-see-uh) (Info)
Species: cognata (kog-NAY-tuh) (Info)
Category:
Trees
Height:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing:
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Foliage:
Evergreen
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Provides winter interest
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:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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