Acacia cultriformis
Knife Acacia, Knife Blade Acacia
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
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