Blackbrush Acacia, Chaparro Prieto


Scientific Name: Vachellia rigidula (Benth.) Seigler & Ebinger
Synonym: Acacia amentacea, Acacia rigidula
Family: Fabaceae
Blackbrush Acacia, Chaparro Prieto(Vachellia rigidula)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 10-13
USDA: 9-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 20°F (-7°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Chihuahuan desert: Texas, Mexico (Coahuila, Chihuahua, Tamaulipas)

Growth Habits: Slow growing, deciduous shrub to small tree, 3 to 15 feet tall (0.9-4.5 m), 3 to 12 feet tall (0.9-3.6 m); light gray bark, stiff thorns; dark green leaves

Watering Needs: Little water, needs good drainage

Propagation: Seeds, that needs pretreatment


Blooming Habits:
The Blackbrush Acacia has abundant fragrant, cream to light yellow spikes in the spring with the leaves.


 

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