Shoestring Acacia
SHOESTRING ACACIA
Acacia stenophylla

A strong, vertical growing tree that is ideal for narrow spaces with its far reaching height and small spread. Long, string-like, soft gray-green, evergreen leaves up to 4 inches long hang from its branches. A clean tree that does not produce much litter making it useful around pool and patio areas. Do not plant in lawns.

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GARDENING BASICS
Type: Trees
Hardiness: 20˚F
Water: Low
Sun Exposure:
GROWTH
Growth Rate: Moderate/Fast
Average Size: 40’ H × 20’ W
Coverage: 236 square feet
FOLIAGE
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color: Gray-green
FLOWERS & FRUITS
Flower Color: Cream colored ‘puff’
Flower Season:
Fruit: Brown seed pods
MORE COMMENTS
Thorns: No
Allergies: Mildly allergenic
Do not remove more than 30% of the canopy during the summer as this can lead to sunburn injuries that can later be invaded by wood boring insects