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Acaciacolletioides

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Acacia (a-KAY-see-uh)

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Species

colletioides (kol-ee-shee-OH-id-ees)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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| August 2009 | neutral

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