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Acacia cultriformis

Knife Acacia, Knife Blade Acacia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

Description

This evergreen shrub will grow about 10-15' tall and 10-15' wide. It has small, silvery gray, very uniquely shaped leaves. It has clusters of yellow flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring. Somewhat cold sensitive.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Width Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers