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Twisted Acacia, Schaffner's Wattle
Acacia schaffneri
Qualifies for Tree Enhancement Program
Interesting, twisting growth pattern. Small, green, fern-like leaves and reddish thorns. Fragrant, yellow puff-ball flowers held close to the branches. Attracts butterflies and birds. Young trees spread spiny branches low to the ground. Need selective structural pruning until established to create a good mature shape.
- Plant type: Tree
- Maintenance level: Medium
- Water requirement: Low
- Sun exposure: Full
- Height range: 18–22 Feet
- Width range: 20–30 Feet
- Canopy value: 368 ft²
- Growth rate: Slow
- Seasonal habit: Deciduous, Semi-Deciduous
- Flower color: Yellow
- Flower season: Spring
- Fruit color: Brown, Black
- General foliage color: Green
- Design style: Pollinator Plants, Thorns/Spines
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 15 °F
- Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
- Native location: Southern Texas and Northern Mexico
- 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: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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