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Acacia schaffneri   

Twisted Acacia

Foliage: Semi-Evergreen

Mature Height: 20’ - 25’

Mature Width: 25’ - 30’

Growth Rate: Moderate

Hardiness: 15 degrees F

Exposure: Full Sun

Leaf Color: Green

Shade: Filtered

Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower Shape: Ball

Flower Season: Spring

Thorns: Yes

Propagation Method: Seed

Sizes Available: 24”

 

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Acacia schaffneri (Twisted Acacia) is native to Mexico and south Texas. The mature branching structure has a striking twisting pattern within the tree canopy. A very interesting unique look for a tree. The leaves are small fine fern like with a straight 1/2 to 1 inch reddish thorn. Colder winters it can be deciduous and is much more hardier than the A. smallii (farnesiana). The yellow fragrant ball flowers along the branching structure. A young tree looks a little weedy or wild needing selective structural pruning until establishment.