ACACIA *
ACACIA
- Acacias are quick growing plants and are
short-lived. Various kinds have been known to grow from 11 to
12 ft. in four months and 25 ft. in six years. These trees are
thus in their full maturity at thirty years of age, and shortly
afterward begin to deteriorate.
- While they may be used as street trees to secure immediate
effects, more permanent trees should also be planted to take
their place. Will not endure much frost. Will thrive where the
winter temperature is as low at 18 to 20 degrees F.
- A. baileyana is an attractive small tree, with gray foliage
arranged spirally around the branchlets and nearly concealing
them. Much prized as an ornamental tree.
- A. melanoxylon is a good sized evergreen tree. Makes a good
street tree in California.