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ACACIA
Acacia abyssinica
General Notes
Known commonly as Nyanga flat-top because of its flat-topped nature. Will drop its leaves in cooler climates. Native to Africa.
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- Acacia abyssinica - Fabaceae
- Native To: Africa
- Habit: Spreading
with a Low Canopy.
Has Evergreen to Partly Deciduous foliage. - Shape: Rounded or Vase
- Sunset Zones: 13 - 24
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water Needs: Moist to Dry Soil
- Soil Type: Loam or Sand
- Soil pH: Neutral to Highly Alkaline
- Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
- Height: 25 feet. In the wild will reach 50 feet
- Growth Rate: 12 Inches per Season
- Landscape Use: Screen
- Longevity: Less than 50 years
- Leaves: Bipinnately Compound Light Green. Evergreen to Partly Deciduous.
- Flowers: Showy, Yellow. Flowers in Spring. Has perfect flowers (male and female parts in each flower).
- Fruit: Brown Pod, , fruiting in Fall, Winter or Summer.
- Pest & Disease: Susceptible to Root Rot
- Shading Capacity: Rated as Moderate in Leaf
- Branch Strength: Rated as Weak
- Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
- Root Damage Potential: Rated as Low
- Health Hazard: Allergy
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SelecTree. "Acacia abyssinica Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 21, 2013.
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