Cat Claw Acacia Size:3/5 Gallon Winter (Dec to Jan): Stays

Winter (Dec to Jan): Stays fully evergreen and often begins its fragrant bloom

with months to root in before winter

Desert Focal Point and Specimen Tree

Frequency: Water every 3–4 days for first 2–3 weeks

✔ Evergreen   ✔ Heat-Loving (Reflected-Heat Tolerant)   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Pool-Friendly (Low-Litter)   ✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Low-Maintenance   ✔ Deer & Rabbit-Resistant   ✔ Cold-Hardy to 5°F

Cat Claw Acacia Size:3/5 Gallon Winter (Dec to Jan): StaysArizona'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