This evergreen, thornless shrub from Australia has round, thick, leathery gray-green leaf-like phyllodes. This compact shrub or small tree grows slowly to 10 to 15 feet tall and wide, and is reminiscent of a large boxwood. The bright yellow catkin-like flowers appear spring through summer, followed by large flattened seedpods. It performs best in full sun and reflected heat, and needs good drainage. It is cold hardy to 20 F.
Acacia craspedocarpa (Leatherleaf Acacia)
Acacia craspedocarpa
Leatherleaf Acacia, Desert Acacia, Broad Leaved Mulga
This evergreen, thornless shrub from Australia has round, thick, leathery gray-green leaf-like phyllodes. This compact shrub or small tree grows slowly to 10 to 15 feet tall and wide, and is reminiscent of a large boxwood. The bright yellow catkin-like flowers appear spring through summer, followed by large flattened seedpods. It performs best in full sun and reflected heat, and needs good drainage. It is cold hardy to 20 F.
| Plant Type | Shrub, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 12' - 15' (ft) |
| Spread | 12' - 15' (ft) |
| Spacing | 12' - 15' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Salt |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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