Cat Claw Acacia not-beginner and allow 6+ ft of

and allow 6+ ft of clearance for standalone specimens that will branch wide

or 8–10 feet for a denser grove effect

Break through caliche and add coarse sand or pumice so water never stands at the roots

Wall Length Espaliers Needed (8 ft spacing) 10 ft 2 20 ft 3 30 ft 4 40 ft 5 Purple Bougainvillea Espalier Season-by-Season in Phoenix

Cat Claw Acacia not-beginner and allow 6+ ft ofArizona's Toughest Native Wildlife Tree Cat Claw Acacia The Cat Claw Acacia (Senegalia greggii) is Arizona's toughest native desert tree shrub, built for the harshest conditions the Sonoran Desert can produce. Named for its distinctive curved, hook like thorns that grab like a cat's claw, this resilient native is a cornerstone of Phoenix Valley wildlife gardens, desert wash plantings, and naturalized landscapes. Fragrant creamy yellow flower spikes