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Sweet Acacia
Acacia farnesiana

Qualifies for Tree Enhancement Program

Synonyms: A. smallii, A. minuta. Small green, fern-like leaves. Yellow fragrant ball flowers. Flowers sporadically most of the year with primary bloom in late winter/early spring.

  • Plant type: Tree
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full, Morning Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
  • Height range: 15–25 Feet
  • Width range: 15–25 Feet
  • Canopy value: 236 ft²
  • Growth rate: Medium, Slow
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen
  • Flower color: Yellow
  • Flower season: Spring, Winter
  • Fruit color: Brown
  • Fruit season: Autumn
  • General foliage color: Green
  • Design style: Thorns/Spines
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 15 °F
  • Soil preference: Well Drained, Dry
  • Native location: Arizona, California, Florida, Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas, and Northern Mexico
  • PH preference: Neutral, Not Particular
  • Sunset zones: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  • USDA hardiness zone: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a

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