Acacia Species, Koaia, Dwarf Koa Acacia

Acaciakoaia

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Acacia (a-KAY-see-uh)
Species
koaia (ko-AY-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | December 2007 | neutral

I have not grown this plant. It is a rare native tree that is endemic to Hawaii. Koai'a is closely related to Acacia koa: however, it h...Read More

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