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Senegalia berlandieri (Guajillo)
2 hours care
per year
per year
5m
Max height
Max height
5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Senegalia berlandieri
Other names
Guajillo, Acacia berlandieri, Acacia emoryana, Senegalia emoryana
Genus
Senegalia Senegalia
Species
S. berlandieri - S. berlandieri is a spreading, evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub or small tree with bipinnate leaves divided into numerous small, oblong leaflets and dense, spherical clusters of fragrant, creamy-white to pale yellow flowers in spring. Flowers are followed by long, velvety seed pods.
Senegalia berlandieri is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Spreading
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. Toxic to livestock, especially goats.
Flower
Cream, Pale-yellow in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8. Does not respond well to hard pruning.
Propagation
Seed requires acid scarification. Soak for 30 minutes or unitl the dark seed coats starts to lighten. Sow seed at 25C.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Senegalia berlandieri (Guajillo) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Desert garden/Xeriscaping, Drought Tolerant, Greenhouse, Mediterranean, Rock, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In warm climates, grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline 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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Senegalia berlandieri
Other names
Guajillo, Acacia berlandieri, Acacia emoryana, Senegalia emoryana
Genus
Senegalia Senegalia
Species
S. berlandieri - S. berlandieri is a spreading, evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub or small tree with bipinnate leaves divided into numerous small, oblong leaflets and dense, spherical clusters of fragrant, creamy-white to pale yellow flowers in spring. Flowers are followed by long, velvety seed pods.
Native to
Mexico, Southwestern United States
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Spreading
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. Toxic to livestock, especially goats.
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Colour
Flower
Cream, Pale-yellow in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8. Does not respond well to hard pruning.
Propagation
Seed requires acid scarification. Soak for 30 minutes or unitl the dark seed coats starts to lighten. Sow seed at 25C.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Senegalia berlandieri (Guajillo) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Desert garden/Xeriscaping, Drought Tolerant, Greenhouse, Mediterranean, Rock, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In warm climates, grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline 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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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