Vachellia tortuosa (Twisted Acacia) - Image 4

Botanical names: Vachellia tortuosa, Acacia tortuosa, Mimosa tortuosa

Common names: Twisted Acacia, Huisachillo

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: West Indies

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersThorny or spinyPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
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Vachellia tortuosa (Twisted Acacia) yellow flowers on green branch, close up tree, multiple round heads.
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