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Catclaw acacia is a woody shrub or small tree native to the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico that grows 10-20 feet tall and wide. It has curved, cat claw-like prickles and produces brilliant yellow pea-type flowers in the spring that are attractive to pollinators. Catclaw acacia is drought tolerant once established and provides good habitat for birds and animals, making it suitable for use in landscaping in areas with little care like slopes or as a screen or desert accent plant.
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1) A woody evergreen shrub or small tree native to central California and Baja California, growing 10-25 feet tall and wide;
2) Has holly-like glossy green leaves, white sweet-scented flowers in spring, and edible red-black berries in fall and winter;
3) Can be used as an ornamental hedge, screen, or small tree in gardens, providing habitat for birds and small animals.
Gardening sheets dragonflies
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Gardening sheets trees & shrubs for future
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Gardening sheets-attractive annuals-2013
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