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Catclaw Acacia, Cat's Claw Acacia, Gregg Acacia
Acacia greggii

Qualifies for Tree Enhancement Program

Green to grey-green, fern-like leaves. Yellow to cream, oblong, puff-ball flowers are quite fragrant. Small curved thorns, shape like a cat's claw. Seeds attract birds. Some litter from seed pods. Prune only as needed for form (should not be required often).

  • Plant type: Tree, Native
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun, Morning Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
  • Height range: 12–18 Feet
  • Width range: 15–25 Feet
  • Canopy value: 236 ft²
  • Growth rate: Medium, Slow
  • Seasonal habit: Deciduous
  • Flower color: Yellow
  • Flower season: Spring, Summer
  • Fruit color: Brown
  • Fruit season: Autumn
  • General foliage color: Grey, Green
  • Design style: Pollinator Plants, Thorns/Spines
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 0 °F
  • Soil preference: Well Drained, Dry
  • Native location: Southwestern US and Northern Mexico
  • PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Neutral, Not Particular
  • Sunset zones: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  • USDA hardiness zone: 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a

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