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Shoestring Acacia

Acacia Stenophylla

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Overview

The Shoestring Acacia (Acacia stenophylla) is a striking, drought-tolerant tree notable for its elegant, weeping form. It reaches up to 30 feet in height with a spread of 15 to 25 feet. Long, narrow blue-green leaves dangle from its branches, creating a graceful silhouette. Hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11, it's ideal for xeriscaping and provides light, dappled shade and habitat for wildlife.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 8–11Climate Arid
Shoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — The Shoestring Acacia (Acacia stenophylla) is a striking
Shoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — The Shoestring Acacia (Acacia stenophylla) is a strikingShoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — drought-tolerant tree notable for its elegantShoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — It reaches up to 30 feet in height with a spread of 15 to 25 feetShoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — Long, narrow blue-green leaves dangle from its branches, creating a graceful silhouetteShoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — Hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11Shoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — dappled shade and habitat for wildlife+6

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Mature height
20–30 Ft.
Mature width
10–20 Ft.

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Arid

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Shoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — it's ideal for xeriscaping and provides light
Shoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — The Shoestring Acacia (Acacia stenophylla) is a striking
Shoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — drought-tolerant tree notable for its elegant
Shoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — It reaches up to 30 feet in height with a spread of 15 to 25 feet
Shoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — Long, narrow blue-green leaves dangle from its branches, creating a graceful silhouette
Shoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — Hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11
Shoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — dappled shade and habitat for wildlife
Shoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — scientifically known as Acacia stenophylla
Shoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — Originating from Australia
Shoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — this species is admired for its lengthy
Shoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — blue-green leaves that can extend up to 16 inches in length
Shoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — which dance gracefully in the breeze
Shoestring Acacia (Acacia Stenophylla) — Its upright and open branching habit provides light

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