Willow Acacia Tree
Acacia salicina
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Category | Tree |
| Size | 30' x 15' |
| Flower Color | Cream to White |
| Flower Season | Year-round; Mostly in the spring |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water | Very Low |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | 20°F |
| Notes: | Weeping Appearance |
Description
Willow acacia is an Australian tree that provides thornless shade for low desert regions of Southern Arizona. It has narrow leaves and a weeping appearance, making it ideal for use around ponds, water features or in oasis zones. A fast grower, willow acacia is taller and more narrow than native trees, reaching a mature size of about 30 feet tall by 15 feet wide. Fragrant, creamy white puffball flowers appear anytime during the year, but are most abundant in spring.
Maintenance
Willow acacia tree requires relatively little care and can withstand long periods of drought. It does not require supplemental fertilizer. Water established trees sparingly— every three to four weeks in summer and every other month in the winter. Deep, infrequent irrigation helps to develop a strong, anchoring root system. Yearly pruning to thin the canopy reduces wind resistance.
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