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Acaciacognata

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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

cognata (kog-NAY-tuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2004 | neutral

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