Twisted Acacia

Acacia Schaffneri

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Overview

The Twisted Acacia (Acacia schaffneri), a small, ornamental tree, reaches up to 15-20 feet high with a similar spread. Its distinguishing feature is the gracefully contorted branches, adorned with feathery, bright green foliage. Yellow puffball flowers emerge in spring, providing contrast and fragrance. Adaptable to various soil types, it requires full sun exposure. Minimal water once established; caution advised as it possesses sharp thorns up to 2 inches long.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–11Climate Arid, Subtropical

Twisted Acacia (Acacia Schaffneri) — The Twisted Acacia (Acacia schaffneri)

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Twisted Acacia (Acacia Schaffneri) — reaches up to 15-20 feet high with a similar spread; during the growing season

Twisted Acacia (Acacia Schaffneri) — Yellow puffball flowers emerge in spring, providing contrast and fragrance; reaches up to 15-20 feet high with a similar

Twisted Acacia (Acacia Schaffneri) — Its distinguishing feature is the gracefully contorted branches, adorned with feathery, bright green foliage; requiring

Twisted Acacia (Acacia Schaffneri) — Adaptable to various soil types, it requires full sun exposure; contorted branches that add visual interest throughout the

Twisted Acacia (Acacia Schaffneri) — Minimal water once established; caution advised as it possesses sharp thorns up to 2 inches long; thriving in

Twisted Acacia (Acacia Schaffneri) — commonly known as Twisted Acacia or Schaffner's Wattle; tree for full

Twisted Acacia (Acacia Schaffneri) — deciduous small tree or large shrub; commonly known as Twisted Acacia or Schaffner's Wattle

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