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Shoestring Acacia

Acacia stenophylla

Shoestring Acacia

A graceful weeping tree with long shoestring-like leaves and excellent drought tolerance, ideal for privacy screening.

AMWUA Notes

Avoid overwatering.

Features

Long pendulous leavesCream puffball flowersGraceful weeping formExtremely drought tolerant

Best Uses

ScreeningShade treeXeriscape focal point

Quick Stats

Water NeedsVery Low (Xeric)
Sun Exposurefull sun
Mature Size30 ft H × 20 ft W
Growth Ratemoderate
Maintenancemoderate
HardinessUSDA 9-11
Bloom SeasonFall-Winter
Bloom ColorCream
Litter Levelmoderate
ThornsNone
Native RegionAustralia

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Data from 2024 AMWUA “Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert” guide.