Senegalia greggii (Catclaw Acacia)
Senegalia greggii (Catclaw Acacia) branches heavy with many small yellow flower spikes.
Botanical names: Senegalia greggii, Acacia greggii
Common names: Catclaw Acacia, Catclaw Mesquite, Gregg's Catclaw, Paradise Flower, Wait-a-minute Bush
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosoideae
Origin: Southwestern United States
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush or small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Flower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage: Deciduous
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Senegalia greggii (Catclaw Acacia) yellow flower spikes extend from small green bipinnate leaves on branch.
Senegalia greggii (Catclaw Acacia) loaded with many fuzzy yellow flower spikes along small green leaves
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