Care

Planting & Growing
Easy to grow in most average soils, provided it is very well-drained. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Acacia
Bloom Time Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Foliage Color Blue, Green
Genus Name Acacia
Growth Rate Medium
Hardiness Zone 9
Landscape Uses Border, Coastal Exposure, Container, Erosion Control, Hillside, Massing, Rock
Light Needs Partial Shade, Full Sun
Mature Height 3 feet
Mature Width 6 feet
Prune Time Prune After Flowering
Water Needs Dry to Average
Waterwise 0