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Shoestring Acacia, Acacia stenophylla

Shoestring Acacia, Acacia stenophylla; Arrowhead Ranch. Photo January 21, 2006

Shoestring Acacia, Acacia stenophylla	Shoestring Acacia, Acacia stenophylla

Shoestring Acacia Acacia stenophylla Pea Family ( Fabaceae ) Shoestring Acacia. Also called River Coobah in Eastern Australia. A medium sized tree 15 -40', with long, narrow, pendulous leaves and yellow flowers. Seed pod is most attractive hanging from tree like a string of beads. Tolerant of extended dry periods & frost. Grows well in medium or heavy soils and tolerates waterlogging for short periods. Prefers full sun or partial shade. Excellent for large gardens and parks. Good shelter and shade tree for stock. Hard, close grained wood is suitable for making furniture. Useful decoration near swimming pool. Botanists can not agree as to which family it belongs. Some say it is of the a member of the Mimosa family and may be a native of Africa Height: Up To 40 feet tall, 20 - 30 feet spread. Bark: Redish-brown, finely furrowed bark. Trunk: 3 to 14 inches in diameter. Flowers: 1/2" diameter; creamy - white balls; mainly in late winter and early spring. Blooming Time: Early January - March or April. Leaves: Long, usually dull green in color. Seeds: Seedpods . Found: Statewide. Very common low water use landscaping plant in the Phoenix and Tucson areas. Elevation: Below 2,000 Feet. Habitat: Ornamental in lower elevations or Arizona. Introduced from Australia. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken January 21, 2006 in Glendale area. Not native to Arizona.