White-ball Acacia
White-ball Acacia
Acacia angustissima
Plant type:
Subshrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
High
Seedling rate:
5 lbs/acre
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
CaCO3 tolerant
Location
Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
6000
Counties:
Graham County,
Greenlee County,
Maricopa County,
Yavapai County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination rate:
Moderate
Germination requirements:
the seed should be coated with the appropriate inoculant in order to establish the symbiotic relationship for nitrogen fixing
Reproduction:
High
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Disturbance
Fire
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Notes:
drill seeding 1/4 - 1/2 inch deep works best; can be toxic for sheep at high concentrations; has potential for invasiveness due to prolific seed projection and rapid growth
Citations:
Lloyd-Reilley 2011