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Acacia(?) Type

RP32RP32 Posts: 47
edited May 2018 in Plants
I think this may be an Acacia, but can anyone tell me if I'm right and, if so, what variety please? I saw this in Majorca and am wondering if this would survive back in the UK - I'm especially taken by the gnarled bark and feather-type leaves - would look to purchase an established one if it will survive.

Thanks

RP

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  • Silver surferSilver surfer Posts: 4,719

    Would like to see a good close up of the leaves/leaflets.
    Pretty well impossible to id accurately without any flowers.
    Unlikely that this tree would survive a  long, cold, freezing UK winter.
    Perthshire. SCOTLAND .
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  • Chrissy the gardenerChrissy the gardener Posts: 1,072
    I do wonder if it is the beautiful jackaranda tree, not hardy so doesn’t grow in the UK as far as I know.
  • Chrissy the gardenerChrissy the gardener Posts: 1,072
    Have a look at Gledisia tree, I don’t know about the bark structure but the leaves are nice and fern like. This will grow in the UK.
  • RP32RP32 Posts: 47
    I think you're right Freddie's Dad - Black Locust seems to be a match, thanks. Anyone know of any good nursery I could pick one up from? Ideally in the South Wales area but would travel a but further
  • RP32RP32 Posts: 47
    Update: We asked a local garden centre owner, it is Tipuana Tipu (rosewood). Sadly not hardy in the UK so will go with a Black Locust as closest available match. Thanks for your suggestions guys.
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