Acacia farnesiana (smallii)
Sweet Acacia
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. This beautiful dense tree is evergreen in mild winters. Branches are armed with paired, 2" long spines. This tree is drought tolerant once it's established. Seed pods may create litter and caterpillars may appear in spring.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
Summer
Leaf Season
Evergreen
Sun
Full
Water
Very 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
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Street Tree
Special Uses
Shade Tree, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.