SWEET ACACIA

Acacia Farnesiana (=A. smallii)

Sweet Acacia is a medium-sized, multi-trunk tree with fern-like leaves, small thorns, and sweet, fragrant flowers. The gorgeous vivid yellow flowers contrast greatly with the dark trunk of the Sweet Acacia.

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GARDENING BASICS

Type: Trees

Hardiness: 15˚F

Water: Low

Sun Exposure:

GROWTH

Growth Rate: Slow/Moderate

Average Size: 20’ H × 20’ W

Coverage: 236 square feet

FOLIAGE

Foliage Type: Evergreen

Foliage Color: Green

FLOWERS & FRUITS

Flower Color: Bright yellow ‘puff’

Flower Season:

Fruit: Brown seed pods

MORE COMMENTS

Thorns: Yes

Allergies: Mildly allergenic

Do not remove more than 30% of the canopy during the summer as this can lead to sunburn injuries that can later be invaded by wood boring insects.