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Acacia schaffneri var. bravoensis (Huisachillo)
Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Acacia schaffneri var. bravoensis Isely

Huisachillo, Schaffner's wattle, Twisted acacia

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

USDA Symbol: acscb

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Root Type: Tap
Flower: Flowers in 1/2 inch globes
Fruit: Brown 2.5-3 in.
Size Class: 6-12 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Orange , Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Heat Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay, Caliche type

Benefit

Use Ornamental: Aromatic, Attractive, Blooms ornamental
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Propagation

Propagation Material: Seeds

Bibliography

Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Acacia schaffneri var. bravoensis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Acacia schaffneri var. bravoensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Acacia schaffneri var. bravoensis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-12-23
Research By: TWC Staff

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