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Cat Claw Acacia, Texas Mimosa
Scientific Name: Acacia greggii A. Gray
Family: Fabaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 10-13 USDA: 7-11 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 0°F (-18°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun, takes reflected heat Origin: Southwestern USA Growth Habits: Deciduous shrub, fast growing up to 8 feet tall or more (2.4 m). Watering Needs: Drought tolerant when established, will look better if given occasional watering; drought deciduous Propagation: Seeds that need to be scarified and soaked in water

Blooming Habits:
Rod-shaped, up to 2 inches long (5 cm) fragrant flower spikes in spring, and sometimes in the fall.