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TreeUSDA: SEGR4PLANTED: SUMMER 2026

Wright Acacia

Acacia greggii var. wrightii

FAMILY: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
ALSO KNOWN AS:
Gregg's AcaciaGregg's Catclaw AcaciaGregg CatclawGregg's CatclawTexas Catclaw AcaciaTexas CatclawLong-flowered Catclaw AcaciaLongflower Catclaw AcaciaLong-flowered CatclawLongflower CatclawCatclaw AcaciaCatclawDevil's ClawUna De GatoGregg AcaciaWright's AcaciaWright's Catclaw AcaciaWright Catclaw AcaciaSenegalia greggii var. wrightiiSenegalia wrightiiSenegalia greggiiAcacia greggiiGregg Catclaw Acacia
A standout species for Texas gardens, Wright Acacia (Acacia greggii var. wrightii) is a deciduous tree native across the Chihuahuan Deserts, Edwards Plateau, Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes, and Southern Texas Plains. It features distinctive dull-green foliage. During Spring, Summer, and Fall, the plant produces white, yellow blooms. After blooming, it produces red-brown 6-13 cm. It plays a key ecological role as a larval host plant for Central Texas butterflies, including Reakirt's Blue and Mexican Yellow. Provides bird and rabbit shelter and food. Best suited to caliche, dry, rocky, sand, and well drained, Wright Acacia adapts seamlessly to local soil conditions. It requires minimal supplemental water and tolerates dry spells with ease.
Wright Acacia

Wright Acacia

Acacia greggii var. wrightii

CREDIT: NPSOT
NATIVE RANGE // EPA & NPSOT

Texas Native Ecoregions18 REGIONS

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Chihuahuan Deserts, Edwards Plateau, Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes, Southern Texas Plains

SOURCE: US EPA L3/L4 ECOREGIONS • NPSOT VERIFIED30.1727° N, 98.0873° W (DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX)
GROWTH & VISUAL PROFILEPerennial • Tree
HEIGHT

15 ft.

SPREAD

5 ft.

🍂FOLIAGE

Deciduous

BLOOM COLOR
White
Yellow
BLOOM CALENDARSpring, Summer, Fall (9 MO)
JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC
BOTANICAL ALIASES & ALTERNATE NAMES23 ALIASES
Gregg's AcaciaGregg's Catclaw AcaciaGregg CatclawGregg's CatclawTexas Catclaw AcaciaTexas CatclawLong-flowered Catclaw AcaciaLongflower Catclaw AcaciaLong-flowered CatclawLongflower CatclawCatclaw AcaciaCatclawDevil's ClawUna De GatoGregg AcaciaWright's AcaciaWright's Catclaw AcaciaWright Catclaw AcaciaSenegalia greggii var. wrightiiSenegalia wrightiiSenegalia greggiiAcacia greggiiGregg Catclaw Acacia
ECOLOGICAL ROLE & WILDLIFE
🦋 CENTRAL TEXAS LARVAL HOST PLANT

Larval food plant for: Reakirt's Blue, Mexican Yellow

ATTRACTS & SUPPORTS
Larval Host: Mexican YellowLarval Host: Reakirt's BlueBeesBirdsNectar Insects

Larval host plant for Central Texas butterflies: Reakirt's Blue and Mexican Yellow. Verified online via Texas Entomology (Mike Quinn). Verified via Texas Entomology (Mike Quinn, texasento.net) and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (wildflower.org).

WATER NEEDLow (Drought Tolerant)
VL
LOW
MOD
HIGH
SOLAR NEEDSun, Part Shade
SHADE
PART SHADE
PART SUN
FULL SUN
SUBSTRATE & SOILpH: Neutral to Alkaline
CalicheDryRockySandWell Drained
⚠️ BOTANICAL SAFETY NOTICE

Non-toxic to humans, birds, and domestic animals.

MAINTENANCE & PROPAGATION

Low maintenance once established.