Sweet Acacia

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

Native Plant
Winter Color
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