Acacia
Acacia · also Wattles, Mulga, Silver mulga
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Acacia is a diverse genus of shrubs and trees, primarily found in Australia and Central America. Many species are drought-tolerant, requiring low water, and thrive even in poor soil conditions. They often feature showy flowers that attract a variety of wildlife, including birds, bees, and butterflies.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 7,8565.1%9.8 yr5.5 in
- 4,5260.31%——
- 1080.01%—2.6 in
- 580.22%—8.0 in
- 430.01%29 yr4.5 in
- 360.03%—9.0 in
- 60.00%—7.5 in
- 50.00%—2.5 in
- 10.00%——
Traits
- Form
- Spreading
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 6–20 ft
- Canopy spread
- 6–20 ft
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Soil
- Poor soil tolerant
- Water needs
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- High
- Blooms
- Mar, Apr, May
Trunk diameters across every city: median 5.5 in, mean 8.0 in, 90th percentile 20 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Tropical & Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
- Queensland tropical rain forests
- Costa Rican seasonal moist forests
Tropical & Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests
- Central American dry forests
Other Acacia in the catalogue
35 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
