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(Senegalia berlandieri)
Guajillo (Senegalia berlandieri)
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Photo by: Juan Chavez | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Juan Chavez | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-02-22T14:28:03-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Senegalia berlandieri, commonly known as Guajillo, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to the chaparral, thorn scrub, and desert regions of the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 9-15 feet (2.7-4.6 meters) and a width of 8-14 feet (2.4-4.3 meters). The plant has a spreading habit with a dense canopy of fine-textured foliage, and its bark is smooth and light gray. Guajillo is notable for its pinnately compound leaves and fragrant, creamy-white flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring, providing a valuable nectar source for bees when few other plants are in flower.
Guajillo is drought-tolerant and thrives with minimal care, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings in arid environments. It is also used for erosion control and as a forage plant for livestock. In cultivation, it prefers full sun to part shade and is adaptable to a variety of well-drained soils. While it is generally low-maintenance, overwatering should be avoided to prevent root rot. Guajillo is not commonly afflicted by serious pests or diseases, but it can be susceptible to chlorosis in highly alkaline soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Guajillo is drought-tolerant and thrives with minimal care, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings in arid environments. It is also used for erosion control and as a forage plant for livestock. In cultivation, it prefers full sun to part shade and is adaptable to a variety of well-drained soils. While it is generally low-maintenance, overwatering should be avoided to prevent root rot. Guajillo is not commonly afflicted by serious pests or diseases, but it can be susceptible to chlorosis in highly alkaline soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree, Shrub
- Height: 10-15 feet
- Width: 10-14 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Winter, Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to chaparral, thorn scrub, and desert regions of the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico
Other Names
Common Names: Berlandier Acacia, Guajillo Acacia, Huajillo, Huajilla
Scientific Names: , Senegalia berlandieri, Acacia berlandieri, Acacia tephroloba,
GBIF Accepted Name: Senegalia berlandieri (Benth.) Britton & Rose