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Products > Acacia podalyriifolia   Acacia podalyriifolia - Pearl Acacia    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Tree Family: Mimosaceae (~Fabales) Origin: Australia (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Yellow Bloomtime: Winter/Spring Height: 12-20 feet Width: 15-20 feet Exposure: Full Sun Seaside: Yes Drought Tolerant: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Acacia podalyriifolia (Pearl Acacia) - An evergreen small tree/shrub that grows to 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide with silvery gray round leaves and small, fluffy clusters of bright yellow flowers in winter to early spring. . Can be trained into a rounded open-head tree for patio use. Does not tolerate summer watering, and needs well drained soils. 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]