Blackbrush Acacia
BLACKBRUSH ACACIA
Acacia rigidula

A large shrub that may be trained into a small tree, Blackbrush Acacia is both heat and wind tolerant, and is great when used as an ornamental or for erosion control. This shrub presents a showy bloom of flowers in the Spring which attracts nectar-insects, and is a great source for honey production.

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GARDENING BASICS
Type: Shrubs
Hardiness: 15˚F
Water: Low
Sun Exposure: Partial
GROWTH
Growth Rate: Slow
Average Size: 10’ H × 10’ W
Coverage: 79 square feet
FOLIAGE
Foliage Type: Semi-evergreen
Foliage Color: Dark glossy green
FLOWERS & FRUITS
Flower Color: Yellow rod-shaped flowers
Flower Season: Spring
Fruit: Brown seeds
MORE COMMENTS
Thorns: Yes
Allergies: Mildly allergenic