Acacia constricta

(whitethorn acacia)

Deciduous

• hardy
• Reflective heat, sun, part shade
• Ample, average watering, dry, and drought resistant
• slow growing
• Native to southwest, difficult to eradicate, profuse seeding, basic riparian tree, attracts birds.
• Holds its leaves for long periods, provides filter shade, good firewood, good for bank stabilization.
• Yellow puffballs, Fragrant, Long slim constricted pods.
• Low maintenance.
• Can be used as a small patio tree or large shrub.
• Fragrant desert, transitional, and tropical in appearance.