Twisted Acacia, Huizache Chino


Scientific Name: Acacia schaffneri (S.Watson) F.J.Herm.
Synonym: Pithecellobium schaffneri
Family: Fabaceae
Twisted Acacia, Huizache Chino(Acacia schaffneri)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 11-13,16-24
USDA: 8b-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-10°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Chuhuahuan desert: USA (Southern Texas), Mexico south to Oaxaca, also reported in South America

Growth Habits: Semi deciduous shrub or small tree, growing moderately fast to fast, up to 15 to 25 feet tall (4.5-7.5 m), 25 feet spread (7.5 m); fine pinnate leaves

Twisted Acacia, Huizache Chino(Acacia schaffneri)


Blooming Habits:
Fragrant, yellow, ball-shaped flowers, up to 0.4 inches in diameter (10 mm), solitary or in pairs, in spring.


 

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