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Senegalia Species, Wright's Acacia, Wright's Catclaw

Senegaliawrightii

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Species

wrightii (RITE-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Acacia wrightii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2006 | neutral

Acacia wrightii is Endemic to Texas.

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