Acacia willardiana
Palo Blanco Tree
Description
Tree with unique white peeling very attractive bark. Spring, fuzzy cream-colored caterpillars for flowers. Full sun. Will grow slowly to 18-20' x 10'. Can be a great silhouette against a wall with interesting bark & wispy foliage. Multiples can present a better display. Native to the Sonoran desert of Mexico in warm areas on hillsides. Can tolerate frost damage in cold winters. Very heat & sun tolerant. Few branches. Put it in the warmest spot. Threadlike leaves.
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Weather changes - so should your watering schedule. Be sure to make seasonal watering adjustments at a minimum.