Guajillo

Acacia Berlandieri

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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 9–11Climate Arid, Subtropical

Guajillo (Acacia Berlandieri) — The Guajillo (Acacia berlandieri) stands as a semi-evergreen

Guajillo (Acacia Berlandieri) — spiny shrub or small tree

Guajillo (Acacia Berlandieri) — reaching up to 10-15 feet high with an equal spread

Guajillo (Acacia Berlandieri) — Known for its fragrant, ball-shaped yellow flowers, it adds vibrant color in spring

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 9–15 Ft.
Mature width: 9–15 Ft.

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Guajillo (Acacia Berlandieri) — The Guajillo (Acacia berlandieri) stands as a semi-evergreen

Guajillo (Acacia Berlandieri) — spiny shrub or small tree

Guajillo (Acacia Berlandieri) — reaching up to 10-15 feet high with an equal spread

Guajillo (Acacia Berlandieri) — Known for its fragrant, ball-shaped yellow flowers, it adds vibrant color in spring

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