USDA: 8b-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-9°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Southern Africa
Growth Habits: Small tree, up to 20 feet tall (6 m), 35 feet in spread (10 m); large thorns in pair
Watering Needs: Little water when established
Acacia erioloba is one of the dominant tree in the southern Africa savannah. It is very drought resistant and grows relatively well in Phoenix.
The species name "erioloba" means "wooly lobe".
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