Can be planted in lower desert but higher desert. Directly across street you can see tree. Has a moderate to rapid growth rate. Looks similar to A. redolens . Phyllodes mostly oblong-lanceolate to 4 inches long and up to 1 inch wide.
Plant develops brown furrowed bark.
Wood of is considered brittle because of fast growth rate. Plants used to be used as street trees but not so much anymore because of weak wood and surface rooting problems. Tolerant of different soils and environmental conditions. Flowers creamy to yellow in short racemes. Fruit to 5 inches long and twisted.