Sweet Acacia
Vachellia farnesiana
This tree features sweet-scented flowers that provide good winter color. May be sold as Acacia smallii or A. minuta. Also try A. schaffneri. Note: previously classified as A. farnesiana.
THE BASICS
Type: Tree
Sun: Full sun
Hardiness: 10°F
Water: Low
Native to: Southern U.S. into South America
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Height: 20 feet
Mature Width: 20 feet
Mature Form: Vase-shaped
FOLIAGE
Evergreen
Color: Medium green
Texture: Fine
WILDLIFE
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Golden yellow puffballs
Season: winter, spring
COMMENTS
Litter: Moderate
Thorns: Small
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Dave Seibert