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Acacia farnesiana (smallii)

Sweet Acacia

Plant photo of: Acacia farnesiana (smallii)
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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. 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.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.