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Vachelliavernicosa

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Species

vernicosa (vern-ih-KOH-sa)

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Synonym

Acacia vernicosa

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2007 | neutral

Also known as Chihuahuan white thorn and stickyleaf acacia.

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2006 | neutral

Acacia neovernicosa is Native to Texas and other States.

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