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Acacia rigens by Stake
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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Acacia (a-KAY-see-uh)
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Species
rigens (RIG-ens)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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