Acacia Species, Highland Tamarin
Acaciaheterophylla

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Acacia (a-KAY-see-uh)
Species: heterophylla (het-er-oh-FIL-uh)

Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored