Catclaw Acacia Senegalia greggiiThorny deciduous shrub or tree with an open and airy form; fragrant flowers. Elevations below 4500′Flowers: J F M A M J J A S O N DStatus: NativeOrigin: Northern Chihuahuan, Sonoran, and southern Mojave deserts. It occurs in southern and western Texas, southern New Mexico, southern and central Arizona, southern Nevada, extreme southwestern Utah, southeastern California, and northern Mexico.Size: 5′ – 20′Sun: FullWatering: Little to no irrigation once establishedGrowth Rate: ModerateSoil: TolerantPruning: Only to train as a multiple trunk small treeDisease and Pests: NoneUses: Nesting for birds, Nectar plant for native bees as well as ants, wasps, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds and bats. Host plant for Mexican Yellow, Mimosa Yellow, Reakirt’s Blue, Marine Blue, several species of mothNotes: Nice accent plant when in flower. Has sharp, curved, hooked thorns. Legume.Other common names include Devilsclaw, Gregg Acacia, Long-flower Acacia, Long-flower Catclaw, Texas Catclaw, Wait-a-Minute Bush, Texas mimosa, tearblanketMore ResourcesASU Southwest Desert Flora Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterSmart Plant Tags Imagine a world where every garden, school yard, and public space becomes an immersive and educational experience. A place where nature and knowledge intertwine to create stunning interpretive trails. With a simple scan using your smartphone, you’ll unlock a whole new level of information and convenience. Products search Share this:FacebookXWhatsAppPinterestRedditPrintLike this:Like Loading...
