Sweet Acacia

Acacia Smallii

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Overview

The Sweet Acacia (Acacia smallii) is a drought-tolerant, thorny tree, reaching heights of 15-25 feet, with a canopy spread of 10-20 feet. Its hallmark features include fragrant, golden-yellow puffball flowers that bloom in the spring and attract pollinators. This hardy, North American native offers fine-textured, dark green foliage, thriving in full sun and adapting to various soil types. Ideal for creating accent points or natural fences in landscapes.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 8–11Climate Arid, Subtropical

Sweet Acacia (Acacia Smallii) — The Sweet Acacia (Acacia smallii) is a drought-tolerant

Sweet Acacia (Acacia Smallii) — reaching heights of 15-25 feet

Sweet Acacia (Acacia Smallii) — with a canopy spread of 10-20 feet

Sweet Acacia (Acacia Smallii) — Its hallmark features include fragrant

Sweet Acacia (Acacia Smallii) — golden-yellow puffball flowers that bloom in the spring and attract pollinators

Sweet Acacia (Acacia Smallii) — North American native offers fine-textured

Sweet Acacia (Acacia Smallii) — thriving in full sun and adapting to various soil types

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 15–20 Ft.
Mature width: 15–20 Ft.

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Sweet Acacia (Acacia Smallii) — The Sweet Acacia (Acacia smallii) is a drought-tolerant

Sweet Acacia (Acacia Smallii) — reaching heights of 15-25 feet

Sweet Acacia (Acacia Smallii) — with a canopy spread of 10-20 feet

Sweet Acacia (Acacia Smallii) — Its hallmark features include fragrant

Sweet Acacia (Acacia Smallii) — golden-yellow puffball flowers that bloom in the spring and attract pollinators

Sweet Acacia (Acacia Smallii) — North American native offers fine-textured

Sweet Acacia (Acacia Smallii) — thriving in full sun and adapting to various soil types

Sweet Acacia (Acacia Smallii) — Ideal for creating accent points or natural fences in landscapes

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