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Senegalia Species, Berlandier Acacia, Guajillo Acacia, Thornless Catclaw

Senegaliaberlandieri

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Species
berlandieri (bur-lan-dee-ER-ee)
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Synonym
Acacia berlandieri
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tucson, Arizona

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

El Paso, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Hempstead, Texas

Louise, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Saint George, Utah

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | July 2005 | positive

Other common names: guajillo, huajilla, thornless catclaw, mimosa catclaw, round-flowered catclaw, matoral

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