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Cat Claw Acacia, Texas Mimosa
Scientific Name: Acacia greggii A. Gray
Synonym:
Family: Fabaceae Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: 10-13
USDA: 7-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 0°F (-18°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun, takes reflected heat
Origin: Southwestern USA
Growth Habits: Deciduous, large shrub or small tree, fast growing up to 8 to
20 feet tall (2.4-6 m); curved spines.
Watering Needs: Drought tolerant when established, will look better if given
occasional watering; drought deciduous
Propagation: Seeds that need to be scarified and soaked in water
In Phoenix, it is an easy to grow shrub or small tree. Its thorns make it
useful for barrier planting, but prevent it to be used in a high-traffic
area.
Blooming Habits:
The Cat Claw Acacia bears rod-shaped, up to 2 inches long (5 cm) fragrant
flower spikes in spring, and sometimes in the fall.
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