Acacia cornigera (bull horn acacia) — Bushy

Overview

Acacia cornigera is a bushy trees in the genus Acacia, part of the Fabaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Acacia cornigera grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.

About

Acacia cornigera, commonly known as bull horn acacia or bull horn thorn, is a bushy evergreen tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south or west-facing aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Suitable for sheltered locations, this cultivar is hardy to UK zone H3 and is ideal for patios, containers, and informal gardens. It flowers in spring and summer, adding seasonal interest to flower borders, beds, and wall-side borders.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Acacia

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H3

Plant details

Acacia cornigera size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders