2269 Morro Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Show String Acacia
Show String Acacia
SHOW STRING ACACIA
BOTANICAL NAME
Acacia Stenophylla
COMMON NAME
Shoe String Acacia
The Shoe String Acacia is a slender, semi-evergreen to evergreen tree native to Australia. It has long, narrow, strap-like
leaves that resemble “shoe strings,” giving it a unique, weeping appearance. Small, cream-yellow ball-shaped flowers bloom in clusters in spring to summer, followed by flat seed pods
Description
USES
- Shade tree
- Erosion control
- Attracts pollinators
- Seed pods provide food for birds
HARDINESS ZONES
- USDA Hardiness Zones 8 – 11
- Can tolerate temperature of 15 to 20°F
- Thrives in hot, dry climates
- Not suitable for regions with extended freezes
ROOT SYSTEM
- Deep, extensive root system designed for desert survival
- Can be aggressive in search of water
- Not recommended to be planted too close to structures, sidewalks, or septic lines
MEASUREMENT & SIZES
- Can grow 20 to 40 ft tall and 15 to 25 ft wide
WATER NEEDS
- Very low once established
- Occasional deep watering in prolonged drought improves appearance
- Can survive on natural rainfall in desert regions
LIGHT NEEDS
- Full sun is required for best form and flowering
PRUNNING
- Minimal pruning
- Remove dead or crossing branches
GROWTH RATE
- Moderate to fast
- Typically 1 to 2 ft per year under good conditions
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