Spreading Acacia
Acacia Redolens
Overview
The Acacia redolens, or Spreading Acacia, is an evergreen groundcover noted for its dense, low-lying growth up to 2 feet tall and 10-15 feet wide. Its small, gray-green foliage and yellow spring blossoms add texture and color to landscapes. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it thrives under full sun with minimal water. Ideal for erosion control, it's a sturdy, low-maintenance choice for mass plantings and xeric gardens.
Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 8–11Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Arid, Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Very Low
- USDA zones
- 8–11
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 2–5 Ft.
- Mature width
- 10–15 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Shrub
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Climate
- Arid, Mediterranean
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