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White Thorn Acacia

Vachella constricta

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Overview

The White Thorn Acacia (Acacia constricta) is a hardy, small tree or large shrub native to the Southwest, reaching 10 to 15 feet high and wide. Recognizable by its twisting branches and white, sharp thorns up to 2 inches long, it blooms with bright yellow puffball flowers in spring and summer. This drought-tolerant species prefers full sun and well-drained soils, providing excellent cover for wildlife and a natural, desert aesthetic.

Sun FullWater LowZones 7–11Type TreeClimate Arid

White Thorn Acacia (Vachella constricta) — providing excellent cover for wildlife and a natural

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 7–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 10–18 Ft.
Mature width: 10–18 Ft.

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Arid

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White Thorn Acacia (Vachella constricta) — sharp thorns up to 2 inches long

White Thorn Acacia (Vachella constricta) — The White Thorn Acacia (Acacia constricta) is a hardy

White Thorn Acacia (Vachella constricta) — small tree or large shrub native to the Southwest

White Thorn Acacia (Vachella constricta) — is a small to medium-sized deciduous shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

White Thorn Acacia (Vachella constricta) — This drought-tolerant species prefers full sun and well-drained soils; it is highly drought-resistant once

White Thorn Acacia (Vachella constricta) — The leaves are bipinnately compound

White Thorn Acacia (Vachella constricta) — sharp thorns up to 2 inches long, image 32

White Thorn Acacia (Vachella constricta) — or integrated in a xeriscape garden

White Thorn Acacia (Vachella constricta) — generally reaching 10 to 15 feet in height and width

White Thorn Acacia (Vachella constricta) — reaching 10 to 15 feet high and wide; including bees and butterflies.<br><br>This Acacia species prefers full sun

Photographs by 7 contributors

JMK, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Len Worthington, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Lalithamba from India, CC BY 2.0 · source
Yercaud-elango, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0 · source

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