Acacia Species, Prickly Mimosa, Prickly Moses, Star-Leaved Acacia, Whorl-Leaved Acacia
Acaciaverticillata

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Acacia (a-KAY-see-uh)
Species: verticillata (ver-ti-si-LAH-tuh)

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
Scarify seed before sowing

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