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Vachellia Species, Bravo Acacia, Medusa Vachellia, Schaffner's Wattle, Twisted Acacia

Vachelliabravoensis

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

Info

Synonym

Acacia schaffneri var. bravoensis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 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)

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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htop

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

Also known as twisted acacia, Schaffner's Acacia and huizache chino.

frostweed

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

Acacia schaffneri var. bravoensis is Endemic to Texas.

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