Acacia greggii
Catclaw acacia, Catclaw mesquite, Gregg's catclaw, Devil's claw, Wait-a-minute tree, Senegalia greggii
Acacia Acacia
A. greggii - A. greggii is a slow-growing, multistemmed, deciduous, large shrub or small tree with curved thorns, finely-divided, bipinnate, dark grey-green leaves and dense, cylindrical spikes of fragrant, pale yellow flowers in late spring, intermittently until autumn, followed by flat, twisted, reddish-brown seed pods.
Acacia greggii is: Evergreen
Open branches, Spreading
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. Thorns may cause severe injury.
Pale-yellow in Spring; Pale-yellow in Summer; Pale-yellow in Autumn
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Generally pest free.
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Generally disease free.
Does not respond well to hard pruning.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Acacia greggii (Catclaw acacia) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 5m after 20-50 Years.
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Greenhouse, Specimen tree, Wallside and trellises
In warm areas, plant outdoors in moderately fertile, neutral to acid soil in a sheltered, sunny or partially shaded site. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. In growth, water freely and feed monthly; sparingly in winter.
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Acacia greggii
Catclaw acacia, Catclaw mesquite, Gregg's catclaw, Devil's claw, Wait-a-minute tree, Senegalia greggii
Acacia Acacia
A. greggii - A. greggii is a slow-growing, multistemmed, deciduous, large shrub or small tree with curved thorns, finely-divided, bipinnate, dark grey-green leaves and dense, cylindrical spikes of fragrant, pale yellow flowers in late spring, intermittently until autumn, followed by flat, twisted, reddish-brown seed pods.
Evergreen
Open branches, Spreading
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. Thorns may cause severe injury.
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Pale-yellow in Spring; Pale-yellow in Summer; Pale-yellow in Autumn
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Generally pest free.
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Generally disease free.
Does not respond well to hard pruning.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Acacia greggii (Catclaw acacia) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 5m after 20-50 Years.
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Greenhouse, Specimen tree, Wallside and trellises
In warm areas, plant outdoors in moderately fertile, neutral to acid soil in a sheltered, sunny or partially shaded site. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. In growth, water freely and feed monthly; sparingly in winter.
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
Acacia greggii (Catclaw acacia)
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 greggii (Catclaw acacia)
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.
Acacia greggii (Catclaw acacia)
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.
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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Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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