Description

This unique evergreen tree features gracefully arching branches and tiny, pinnate foliage; unusual, hollowed out thorns are home to a symbiotic ant species in its natural range; prefers fertile, well drained, sandy soils and full sun; drought tolerant

Landscape Attributes

Bullhorn Acacia is an open multi-stemmed evergreen tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Bullhorn Acacia is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Bullhorn Acacia will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It is quite adaptable, prefering to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America..