Vachellia Species, Schaffner's Acacia, Twisted Acacia

Vachelliaschaffneri

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Species
schaffneri (SHAF-ner-ee)
Synonym
Acacia schaffneri
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
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
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Scarify seed before sowing
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Tempe, Arizona

Henderson, Nevada

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Tempe, AZ (Zone 9b) | June 2015 | positive

Small slow growing acacia tree. Blossoms are a favorite of bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Spring blooms are gold puff balls tha...Read More

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