Feathery gray foliage and cascades of fragrant yellow puffballs bring softness and light to arid gardens. Hardy, fast, and luminous — it’s sunshine in botanical form.
Water Needs: Low once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Sandy to rocky, well-drained soil
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 8–10
Cold Hardiness: To ~10°F
Mature Size: 10–15 ft tall × 6–10 ft wide
Native Origin: Southeastern Australia
Best Substitutes For: Acacia cognata, Cassia artemisioides
Landscape Uses: Windbreaks, screening, accent tree, habitat gardens
Feathery gray foliage and cascades of fragrant yellow puffballs bring softness and light to arid gardens. Hardy, fast, and luminous — it’s sunshine in botanical form.
Water Needs: Low once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Sandy to rocky, well-drained soil
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 8–10
Cold Hardiness: To ~10°F
Mature Size: 10–15 ft tall × 6–10 ft wide
Native Origin: Southeastern Australia
Best Substitutes For: Acacia cognata, Cassia artemisioides
Landscape Uses: Windbreaks, screening, accent tree, habitat gardens