Acacia angustissima
Timbe, Prairie acacia, White ball acacia, Fern acacia, Texas acacia, Whiteball acacia, Prairie guajillo, Texas prairie acacia, Shreve's prairie acacia, Prairie wattle, Chisos prairie acacia, Fernleaf acacia, Acaciella angustissima
Acacia Acacia
A. angustissima - A. angustissima is a rounded, thornless, deciduous shrub or small tree with bipinnate leaves divided into small, narrowly oblong, dark green leaves, folding at night or when touched. Spherical heads of creamy-white flowers from summer into autumn are followed by elongated, flat seed pods.
Acacia angustissima is: Deciduous
Rounded
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Generally pest free.
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Generally disease free.
Pruning group 8. Does not respond well to hard pruning.
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed
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Acacia angustissima (Timbe) will reach a height of 7m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Mediterranean, Greenhouse, Cottage/Informal, City, Wallside and trellises, Beds and borders
In warm climates, grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Drought tolerant but best with occasional watering in dry summers. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. In growth, water freely and feed monthly; sparingly in winter.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Acacia angustissima
Timbe, Prairie acacia, White ball acacia, Fern acacia, Texas acacia, Whiteball acacia, Prairie guajillo, Texas prairie acacia, Shreve's prairie acacia, Prairie wattle, Chisos prairie acacia, Fernleaf acacia, Acaciella angustissima
Acacia Acacia
A. angustissima - A. angustissima is a rounded, thornless, deciduous shrub or small tree with bipinnate leaves divided into small, narrowly oblong, dark green leaves, folding at night or when touched. Spherical heads of creamy-white flowers from summer into autumn are followed by elongated, flat seed pods.
Deciduous
Rounded
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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White in Summer; White in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Generally pest free.
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Generally disease free.
Pruning group 8. Does not respond well to hard pruning.
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed
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Acacia angustissima (Timbe) will reach a height of 7m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Mediterranean, Greenhouse, Cottage/Informal, City, Wallside and trellises, Beds and borders
In warm climates, grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Drought tolerant but best with occasional watering in dry summers. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. In growth, water freely and feed monthly; sparingly in winter.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
Acacia angustissima (Timbe)
Hylesia nigricans
Insect
Absent
2
4
South American moth which could be damaging to broadleaf species if introduced to the UK; as well as having human health impacts. The main pathway is likely to be goods (including non-plant material) imported from South America and awareness raising with the main industry sectors is recommended.
Acacia angustissima (Timbe)
Asain cotton leafworm; Cluster caterpillar; Fall armyworm; Rice cutworm; Taro caterpiller; Tobacco budworm; Tobacco caterpillar; Tobacco cutworm; Tobacco leaf caterpillar
Spodoptera litura
Insect
Absent
3
3
Regulated pest; frequently intercepted with occasional outbreaks which have been successfully eradicated in the UK.
Acacia angustissima (Timbe)
pink wax scale; red was scale; ruby wax scale
Ceroplastes rubens
Insect
Absent
3
3
Based on its biology and low potential impact continued action on this pest in the UK would not be considered appropriate. It is likely to be of more concern to southern Member States of the EU; as it is an economic pest of citrus.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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