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Living Accession 6-136

Taxon

Acacia ampliceps

Botanical Name

Acacia ampliceps Maslin

Seed Accession No.

900045

DELEP Field

CAC Field 6

Status

Unknown

Survived For

Planted 34 years ago

Survival and Performance

DateNo. PlantsNotes
1991(4)4 individuals planted in Apr
1993(4)7-9' tall, froze to ground, vigorous regrowth from base, numerous root suckers in 1992
1994(4)7' tall, froze back 3 from stem tips at ca. 25°F, froze to ground at 18°F; rapid recovery, many root suckers, flowers in 1993
1995(3)6-9' tall, froze to near ground, vigorous, healthy regrowth, flowers
1997(4 + suckers)To 7' tall, froze to ground, vigorous regrowth
2001(4 + suckers)To 8' tall, these plants freeze to the ground each year, vigorous regrowth, flowers
2004(suckers)Original plants are gone-removed in 2001, but a few suckers continue to emerge each year and freeze to the ground the following winter.
2006(suckers)4-5.5’ tall, froze to ground, healthy, vigorous regrowth
2007(suckers)4-6’ tall, froze to ground (stems to 1" thick killed), healthy, vigorous regrowth
Desert Legume Program

Desert Legume Program
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Tucson, AZ 85719

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