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Willow Acacia, Australian Willow

Acacia Salicina

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Overview

The Willow Acacia (Acacia salicina) is an evergreen native to Australia, prized for its weeping form resembling willows. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it reaches 20-40 feet in height with a 10-20-foot spread. This low-maintenance tree flaunts narrow silvery-green leaves and fragrant creamy-yellow flowers in fall. Flourishes in full sun with moderate water. Well-suited for vertical emphasis in arid landscapes, it's adaptable to a variety of soils, drought-resistant, and produces minimal litter.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 9–11Type TreeClimate Arid, Subtropical
Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it reaches 20-40 feet in height with a 10-20-foot spread; rod-shaped

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
20–40 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — this hardy specimen delivers lasting beauty and function to any garden space
Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — is a robust and versatile evergreen tree hailing from the arid regions of Australia
Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — scientifically known as Acacia salicina
Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — The Willow Acacia (Acacia salicina) is an evergreen native to Australia; this low-maintenance tree flaunts
Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — cream to pale yellow flowers that cluster into fragrant
Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — This low-maintenance tree flaunts narrow silvery-green leaves and fragrant creamy-yellow flowers in fall
Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — Admired for its willow-like appearance
Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — narrow phyllodes (leaf-like structures) that mimic leaves
Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — tree for full
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