Acacia cultriformis (Knife-Leaf Acacia) Shrubs ¼ to ½ inch wide

¼ to ½ inch wide foliage that is blue-green with a red-tinged base

on bright red stems to 3-4ft tall

Becomes drought resistant with age

Deciduous tree that can reach 30ft or more

Full sun(coastal) Light shade (Inland)

Acacia cultriformis (Knife-Leaf Acacia) Shrubs ¼ to ½ inch wideFull sun light shade; very low water. Small multi trunked tree or large shrub. Fast growing to 10 15ft tall and wide. Silvery gray leaves, shaped like 1in. long paring knife blades. Slightly fragrant yellow flower clusters in spring. Good as a barrier or screen. Useful on banks and slopes Cut branches work great in flower arrangements. Drought and frost tolerant.