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(Vachellia rigidula)
Blackbrush Acacia (Vachellia rigidula)
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Adriana Nelly Correa Sandoval
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Photo by: Adriana Nelly Correa Sandoval | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Adriana Nelly Correa Sandoval | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2018-03-08T18:28:36Z |
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Summary
Vachellia rigidula, commonly known as Blackbrush Acacia, is a semi-deciduous shrub native to the chaparral, desert scrub, and thorn forests of northern Mexico and the Southwestern United States, including Texas. It can grow to a height of 10-15 feet (3-4.6 meters) and a width of 7-9 feet (2.1-2.7 meters). The plant is characterized by its dense, dark green foliage and spiny branches. It produces small, ball-shaped yellow flowers that are quite showy in the spring and summer, followed by seed pods that are attractive to wildlife.
Blackbrush Acacia is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor, rocky soils, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings in arid regions. It is also used for erosion control and as a barrier plant due to its thorny nature. In cultivation, it requires minimal maintenance, tolerating full sun and low water conditions once established. It prefers well-drained soils and is not particular about soil pH. While generally disease-resistant, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered.CC BY-SA 4.0
Blackbrush Acacia is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor, rocky soils, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings in arid regions. It is also used for erosion control and as a barrier plant due to its thorny nature. In cultivation, it requires minimal maintenance, tolerating full sun and low water conditions once established. It prefers well-drained soils and is not particular about soil pH. While generally disease-resistant, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree, Shrub
- Height: 10-15 feet
- Width: 7-9 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to chaparral, desert scrub, and thorn forests
Other Names
Common Names: Blackbrush, Blackbush, Chaparro Prieto
Scientific Names: , Vachellia rigidula, Acacia rigidula, Acacia amentacea, Acaciopsis amentacea, Acaciopsis rigidula,
GBIF Accepted Name: Vachellia rigidula (Benth.) Seigler & Ebinger