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Sweet Acacia

Acacia Farnesiana

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Overview

The Sweet Acacia, Acacia farnesiana, is a small, thorned, perennial tree reaching 15-25ft in height. Famous for fragrant yellow puffball flowers, it thrives in hardiness zones 9-11 with full sun. This low-water requiring species has a spreading habit, about 15-25ft wide, suitable for xeriscaping. Its dark green foliage and decorative seed pods provide year-round interest, making it an ideal accent or specimen plant in warm climates.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 8–11Climate Arid
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — The Sweet Acacia, Acacia farnesiana, is a small, thorned, perennial tree reaching 15-25ft in height
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — Famous for fragrant yellow puffball flowers, it thrives in hardiness zones 9-11 with full sunSweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — This low-water requiring species has a spreading habit, about 15-25ft wide, suitable for xeriscapingSweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — Its dark green foliage and decorative seed pods provide year-round interestSweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — making it an ideal accent or specimen plant in warm climatesSweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — scientifically known as Acacia farnesianaSweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — shrub / tree with yellow blooms+94

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Mature height
15–25 Ft.
Mature width
15–25 Ft.

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Arid

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Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — The Sweet Acacia, Acacia farnesiana, is a small, thorned, perennial tree reaching 15-25ft in height
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — Famous for fragrant yellow puffball flowers, it thrives in hardiness zones 9-11 with full sun
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — This low-water requiring species has a spreading habit, about 15-25ft wide, suitable for xeriscaping
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — Its dark green foliage and decorative seed pods provide year-round interest
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — making it an ideal accent or specimen plant in warm climates
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — scientifically known as Acacia farnesiana
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — shrub / tree with yellow blooms
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — shrub / tree for full or half
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — The Sweet Acacia, Acacia farnesiana, is a small, thorned, perennial tree reaching 15-25ft in height; its dark green foliage
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — Famous for fragrant yellow puffball flowers, it thrives in hardiness zones 9-11 with full sun; typically around half an inch
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — This low-water requiring species has a spreading habit, about 15-25ft wide, suitable for xeriscaping; considering safe
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — making it an ideal accent or specimen plant in warm climates; the plant is adorned with clusters of golden-yellow
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — scientifically known as Acacia farnesiana; making it ideal for arid or xeriscape landscapes
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — Its dark green foliage and decorative seed pods provide year-round interest; famous for fragrant yellow puffball flowers, it
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — approximately 1 to 3 inches long
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — adding further visual interest.<br><br>Adaptable to a wide range of soils
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — the Sweet Acacia thrives best in well-drained loamy or sandy substrates
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — It is heat tolerant and resilient to drought conditions once established
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — making it ideal for arid or xeriscape landscapes
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — Reaching up to 15 to 25 feet in height with a similar spread; shrub / tree for full or half
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — the plant is adorned with clusters of golden-yellow
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — sweet fragrance that can attract pollinators and provide a delightful scent for garden visitors
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — which are about 1 to 2 inches long.<br><br>Spring through fall; reaching up to 15 to 25 feet in height with a similar spread
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — typically around half an inch in diameter

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