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Leatherleaf Acacia, Waxleaf Acacia, Leather-leaf Acacia
Acacia craspedocarpa

Tolerates desert soils and is drought tolerant. Can act as a screen or hedge. Growth strongly regulated by water availability. Stems and new leaves have a copper-red tint.

  • Plant type: Shrub
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
  • Height range: 8–12 Feet
  • Width range: 14–16 Feet
  • Canopy value: 177 ft²
  • Growth rate: Slow
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen
  • Flower color: Yellow
  • Flower season: Spring, Summer
  • Fruit color: Green, Brown
  • Fruit season: Autumn
  • General foliage color: Grey, Green
  • Design style: Pool Friendly, Patio Plants
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 15 °F
  • Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
  • Native location: Australia
  • PH preference: Neutral, Not Particular
  • Sunset zones: 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  • USDA hardiness zone: 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

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