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Under the Sweet Acacia Tree
Sweet Acacia
Sweet Acacia

Common name:Sweet Acacia
Botanical name:Acacia farnesiana

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.

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Under the Sweet Acacia Tree
Image: 8 of 18

Photographer: Kathleen Moore

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.