Guajillo
Acacia Berlandieri
Overview
The Guajillo (Acacia berlandieri) stands as a semi-evergreen, spiny shrub or small tree, reaching up to 10-15 feet high with an equal spread. Known for its fragrant, ball-shaped yellow flowers, it adds vibrant color in spring. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils in USDA zones 7-11, the Guajillo is drought-tolerant once established, making it an ideal low-maintenance choice for warm, dry landscapes with space constraints.
Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Arid, Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 9–15 Ft.
- Mature width
- 9–15 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub, Tree
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Climate
- Arid, Subtropical
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