Acacia stenophylla - Shoe-string Acacia
An open, quick-growing tree to 30 feet tall by 20 feet wide. Very long (to 16 inches), narrow and slightly twisted drooping leaves lightly clothe pendulous branches. New bark is maroon. Small, rounded creamy yellow flowers appear in late winter/spring followed by clusters of pendulous chocolate brown seed pods. A wonderful tree for light shade; for a mixed succulent/drought tolerant garden; for the unusual shadows cast by its structure. Drought and frost tolerant once it is established. Plant in full sun to light shade in deep, well-draining soil. Stake until it is deeply rooted.