Botanical Name: Acacia stenophylla
Common Name: Shoestring acacia Type of Plant: dicot: tree Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Open branched, oval-headed tree with weeping branches clothed with long, stringy leaves Height to 30' Spread to 15' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred Soil prefers well-drained conditions Hardiness Hardy –Zones 8, 9, 12-24 Morphology: Leaves linear, long phyllodes (modified petioles) to 16" long, 1/4" across – pale green color Flowers creamy white rounded clusters – to 1/2"across; flowers in late winter or early spring Fruit long slender pod, to 12" long Propagation: seed Usage: Fast growing shade tree or accent tree for drought tolerant gardens gives very light shade to flowers and plants underneath; makes attractive silhouette and shade pattern Landscape Care: Watering prefers to be kept fairly dry for longest life span – good drainage and dry conditions prolong life of all Acacias Fertilizing none required Pruning light pruning for structure and form Pests/Diseases root rot in poorly drained conditions Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae) Notes: |
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