Catclaw Acacia
Senegalia greggii
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Senegalia
- Species:
- Senegalia greggii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 20-40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Yellow
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, Utah
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Burns' buck moth (Hemileuca burnsi), Hubbard's silk moth (Syssphinx hubbardi), Melipotis novanda, tricolor buckmoth (Hemileuca tricolor), Zaleops umbrina
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- adapted to arid desert conditions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are scarified by clipping prior to a 4 to 5 hour water soak.
Source: npn.rngr.net