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Acacia willardiana

Palo Blanco Tree

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Information by: GardenSoft        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery,

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Weather changes - so should your watering schedule. Be sure to make seasonal watering adjustments at a minimum.