Whitethorn acacia

Acacia constricta

Plant type:

Tree

Lifecycle:

Perennial

Growing season:

Warm

Cover:

Moderate

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:

Loam,

Silt,

Sand

Soil Conditions:

CaCO3 tolerant

Salt

Location

Min elevation:

2000

Max elevation:

6000

Counties:

Coconino County,

Gila County,

Graham County,

Greenlee County,

La Paz County,

Maricopa County,

Pima County,

Pinal County,

Santa Cruz County,

Yavapai County,

Yuma County

Reproduction & Growth

Germination overall:

Low

Germination requirements:

Germination improved with increased seed coat removal; germinate during warm temperatures with some moisture

Reproduction:

Low

Establishment:

Low

Lifespan:

Long

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:

Disturbance

Fire

Flooding

Low light

Riparian

Best suited for these management goals:

Erosion control

Forage production

Pollinator habitat

Weed management

Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:

Commercial availability:

Commonly available

Notes:

Bury seeds 1/2 inch to an inch deep

Citations:

James 1998; Ishaque et al. 2002; Gucker 2004