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Acacia farnesiana

Sweet Acacia

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Large thorny shrub or small tree has a soft texture as a result of its finely divided leaves. Bright yellow flowers have a light, sweet fragrance. Bloom is heaviest in the spring and may continue intermittently throughout summer and fall. Evergreen in mild winters. Branches are armed with paired spines to 2". Flowering can be impaired by cold.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Background, Street Tree

Special Uses

Shade Tree, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.