Acacia farnesiana |
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Sweet Acacia |
Description
Sweet Acacia is a large thorny shrub or small tree has a soft texture as a result of its finely divided leaves. Bright yellow flowers have a light, sweet fragrance. The bloom is heaviest in the spring and may continue intermittently throughout summer and
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Dry
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Foundation, With Rocks
Special Uses
Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.