Vachellia caven

espino
Fast growing shrubby tree with rounded crown usually branches low, sometimes growing with multiple trunks. White thorns along branches with fragrant gold pom-pom flowers in spring.
Vachellia caven
height 12–18ft
width 12–18ft
tolerates Drought, Heat, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Adapted to a Mediterranean climate. Irrigate regularly over the first two to three years to get established; can be taken off irrigation thereafter in all but the hottest inland climates.
hardy
to		 20F
exposure Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Low Needs
origin Chile, Argentina, Bolivia
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 8, 9, 12–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

May be deciduous in drought or cold.

Special Interest

Rich gold bloom in spring.