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Graceful and airy, Shoestring Acacia drapes the desert in long, ribbon-like leaves that sway like green streamers in the breeze. In spring, golden puffball flowers add a festive sparkle, turning this waterwise tree into a living lantern. Light on water, big on charm, it’s the perfect blend of elegance and desert toughness.
Water Needs: Very low; thrives with deep, occasional watering once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or rocky soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 9–11
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~20°F (−6°C)
Mature Size: 20–30 ft tall x 15–25 ft wide (upright, weeping form)
Native Origin: Australia
Best Substitutes For: Palo Verde (Parkinsonia), Mesquite (Prosopis), Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis)
Landscape Uses: Shade tree, courtyard specimen, desert-adapted landscapes, poolside accent
Graceful and airy, Shoestring Acacia drapes the desert in long, ribbon-like leaves that sway like green streamers in the breeze. In spring, golden puffball flowers add a festive sparkle, turning this waterwise tree into a living lantern. Light on water, big on charm, it’s the perfect blend of elegance and desert toughness.
Water Needs: Very low; thrives with deep, occasional watering once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or rocky soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 9–11
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~20°F (−6°C)
Mature Size: 20–30 ft tall x 15–25 ft wide (upright, weeping form)
Native Origin: Australia
Best Substitutes For: Palo Verde (Parkinsonia), Mesquite (Prosopis), Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis)
Landscape Uses: Shade tree, courtyard specimen, desert-adapted landscapes, poolside accent