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| Gregg Acacia, Catclaw Acacia, Devil's Claw, Texas Catclaw, Gregg Catclaw, Una de Gato, Catclaw Acacia greggii Leguminosae (Fabaceae) Catclaw acacia earns its name from the wickedly recurved thorns present at the nodes. It flowers in spring and sporadically throughout the season. Catclaw acacia is found on shallow caliche soil to deep sand that is almost always alkaline, although it is tolerant of most any well drained soil. It can handle extreme heat and drought. Plant Habit or Use: large shrub small tree Exposure: sun Flower Color: creamy white to creamy yellow, conical bottlebrush spikes Blooming Period: spring summer fall Fruit Characteristics: twisted flattened pods, red-brown Height: to 30 ft. Width: to 30 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: very high Water Requirements: low Soil Requirements: adaptable Additional Comments:
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