Each spring, Sweet Acacia perfumes the air with masses of fragrant yellow-orange puffball flowers. This thorny tree is extremely tough, and will grow in almost any situation, from hot parking lots to turf areas. It requires some pruning to develop an attractive vase-shaped form. Avoid planting this tree around swimming pools, as its plump, dark brown seed pods are quite messy.
Acacia farnesiana (Sweet Acacia)
Acacia farnesiana
Huisache, Texas Huisache, Sweet Acacia, Perfume Acacia, Mealy Acacia, Mealy Wattle, Cassie, Vachellia farnesiana, Acacia minuta, Acacia smallii, Mimosa farnesiana, Pithecellobium minutum, Vachellia densiflora
Each spring, Sweet Acacia perfumes the air with masses of fragrant yellow-orange puffball flowers. This thorny tree is extremely tough, and will grow in almost any situation, from hot parking lots to turf areas. It requires some pruning to develop an attractive vase-shaped form. Avoid planting this tree around swimming pools, as its plump, dark brown seed pods are quite messy.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 7 (0° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Early Spring, Mid Spring, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 15' - 20' (ft) |
| Spread | 15' - 20' (ft) |
| Spacing | 15' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Salt |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
This catalog is for reference purposes. Plants may not be available at all times in the nursery. Please check with our store for current availability.
