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Pearl Acacia

Acacia Podalyriifolia

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Overview

Pearl Acacia (Acacia podalyriifolia) is an evergreen Australian native featuring a rounded silhouette that typically reaches up to 20 feet tall and wide. Its silvery-gray, oval-shaped foliage complements clusters of fragrant, pearl-like yellow flowers in winter to early spring. This drought-tolerant tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, ideal for adding low-maintenance, year-round interest to landscapes in USDA zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 10–10Climate Arid
Pearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — oval-shaped foliage complements clusters of fragrant
Pearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — pearl-like yellow flowers in winter to early springPearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — This drought-tolerant tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soilPearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — ideal for adding low-maintenancePearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — year-round interest to landscapes in USDA zones 9-11Pearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — It typically reaches a height of 10 to 20 feet with a similar spreadPearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — oval-shaped phyllodes (leaf-like structures)+4

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Mature height
10–20 Ft.
Mature width
10–15 Ft.

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Arid

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Pearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — oval-shaped foliage complements clusters of fragrant
Pearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — pearl-like yellow flowers in winter to early spring
Pearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — This drought-tolerant tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Pearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — ideal for adding low-maintenance
Pearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — year-round interest to landscapes in USDA zones 9-11
Pearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — It typically reaches a height of 10 to 20 feet with a similar spread
Pearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — oval-shaped phyllodes (leaf-like structures)
Pearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — which are typically 1 to 3 inches long
Pearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — making them suitable for xeriscaping or low-water gardens
Pearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — <br><br>Come late winter into early spring
Pearl Acacia (Acacia Podalyriifolia) — the shrub is adorned with vibrant yellow

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