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Acacia pendula

Weeping Myall, Weeping Acacia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Weeping Acacia is a small evergreen tree with a rounded crown of drooping pendulous branches dangling all the way to the ground. Narrow lance-shaped leaves are blue gray. Flowers are typically lemon yellow puff balls appearing April to May. It is interesting as an espalier. This tree is very distinctive and variable. It can eventually reach about 40' tall by 25' wide. It is an Australian native. Do not overwater.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Patio, Street Tree, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Shade Tree, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.