Botanical Name: Acacia pendula
Common Name: Weeping Acacia Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, single-trunked plant with drooping-weeping branches forming a distinctly open, slender canopy; the bark becomes gray – furrowed or checkered on the trunk and larger branches Height 10'-20'(25') Spread 1/2-1/3 Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil well-draining loam preferred; avoid wet poorly-drained Hardiness hardy (zones 13-24); thrives in warm coastal climate Morphology: Leaves phyllodes: (modified petioles): alternate, narrowly elliptical-linear, 2"-4" long; distinctly blue-gray, leathery Flowers small, yellow, in pairs or clusters; mostly axillary; spring, (sometimes in fall) Fruit a pod: 1 1/2"-2" long, flattened, light grayish tan Propagation: seed Usage: very distinctive small accent tree, valued for its graceful weeping form and foliage color; good as espalier or large container plant; silhouette, small patios Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak - avoid overwatering Fertilizing little is required after established Pruning head high when young, keep canopy thinned out Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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