Uncommon. Fragrant fuzzy flowers. Use as a specimen or an informal hedge. Spines on branches make this a great security planting. Birds use for shelter and building nests. Quail eat seeds.
| Plant Characteristics |
| Family Name |
Fabaceae |
| Species Name |
Senegalia greggii |
| Common Name |
Catclaw, Devil’s Claw |
| Plant Type |
Shrub |
| Sun Exposure |
Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, |
| Water Requirement |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Sand, fast draining |
| Flower Color |
Yellow, Gold |
| Flowering Months |
April, May, June |
| Evergreen/Deciduous |
Winter deciduous/dormant |
| Height by Width |
15ft. x 15ft. |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Endangered |
Not Ranked |
| Growth Habit |
Upright, |
| Cold Hardy to |
15 degrees F |
| Distribution |
Eastern Peninsular Ranges, Desert Province; to TX, n Mexico including Baja CA |
| Natural Habitat |
Dry slopes in chaparral, flats, washes, disturbed areas; from 300′ – 4,600′ |
| Specialty Features |
- Songbirds
- Aromatic
- Pollinators
- Deer Resistant
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