Family
Fabaceae
Botanical Name
Acacia pendula
Plant Common Name
Myall Acacia, Weeping Acacia
General Description
Weeping acacia is a medium-sized evergreen tree with airy, pendulous branches. It originates from Australia and has attractive gray-blue, linear phyllodes (flattened leaf stalks) and deeply fissured orange-red and gray bark. In winter it produces small, round, pale-yellow flowers, which are followed by flatted green pods that age to brown.
Weeping acacia is highly drought tolerant and requires full sun and moderately fertile, acidic to neutral soil that is perfectly drained. It makes a fine specimen tree for arid landscapes.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10 - 11
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Sunset Zone
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Tree
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
20'-30' / 6.1m - 9.1m
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Width
20'-22' / 6.1m - 6.7m
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Bloom Time
Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
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Native To
Australia
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Weeping
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Insignificant
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Flower Color
Light Yellow
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Blue Green, Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Blue Green, Gray Green
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Bark Color
Orange, Brown, Gray
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Bark Color Modifier
Striped/Striated
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
Yes
