Acacia greggii

(catclaw acacia)

Deciduous

• hardy
• Reflective heat, and sun
• average watering, dry, and drought resistant
• medium growing
• Native to southwest, good wildlife habitat, reclamation tree, shade, tough and picturesque.
• Yellow, cylindrical flower, broad flat seedpod, also good firewood.
• Low maintenance.
• Can be used as a bank cover, small patio tree or large shrub.
• Fragrant desert, transitional, and tropical in appearance.