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Products > Acacia cultriformis   Acacia cultriformis - Knifeleaf Acacia      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Mimosaceae (~Fabales) Origin: Australia (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Yellow Bloomtime: Spring Height: 10-16 feet Width: 10-15 feet Exposure: Full Sun Seaside: Yes Drought Tolerant: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Acacia cultriformis (Knifeleaf Acacia) - A drought resistant multi-trunk small tree growing to 15 feet tall and as wide. The gray-green triangular leaves are tightly held to drooping gray branches. Fragrant yellow rounded flowers form in clusters in spring. Not fussy about soil type, but it requires good drainage. Plant in full sun to light shade. Frost resistant. Cut branches work great in flower arrangements. Cold hardy to 20-25 degrees F.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]