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White Thorn, Mescat Acacia
Scientific Name: Acacia constricta Benth. ex A. Gray
Family: Fabaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 10-24 USDA: 8-11 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-9°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Southwestern USA (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas), Mexico (Chihuahua and Sonora, down to Oaxaca) Growth Habits: Shrub or tree to 15 feet tall (4.5 m) Watering Needs: Little water in Phoenix when established, no water in most other places Propagation: Seeds, cuttings

Blooming Habits:
Fragrant yellow blossom in summer.