WHITE THORN ACACIA

Acacia constricta

Named for its prominent white thorns, White Thorn Acacia is a beautiful tree, but one that you may want to keep away from prominent walkways. Although, thorns are most prominent when the tree is young, and may lessen over time. There are even instances where individuals do not form the iconic thorns of this species at all.

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GARDENING BASICS

Type: Trees

Hardiness: 15˚F

Water: Low

Sun Exposure:

GROWTH

Growth Rate: Slow

Average Size: 10’ H × 15’ W

Coverage: 133 square feet

FOLIAGE

Foliage Type: Deciduous

Foliage Color: Medium green

FLOWERS & FRUITS

Flower Color: Yellow ‘puff’

Flower Season:

Fruit: Brown seed pods

MORE COMMENTS

Thorns: Yes

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