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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 9–11Climate Arid, Subtropical
Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — The Willow Acacia (Acacia salicina) is an evergreen native to Australia

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
20–40 Ft.

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — white flowers in the garden
Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — tree with white blooms
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) — tree for full
Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — prized for its weeping form resembling willows; admired for its willow-like appearance
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
Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — This low-maintenance tree flaunts narrow silvery-green leaves and fragrant creamy-yellow, image 31
Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — Flourishes in full sun with moderate water, image 32
Willow Acacia, Australian Willow (Acacia Salicina) — Well-suited for vertical emphasis in arid landscapes; this species stands out with slender

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