Trees
Sweet Acacia
Vachellia farnesiana
Features sweet-scented flowers that attract bees. Provides food and shelter for birds and other wildlife. Previously classified as Acacia farnesiana. May be sold as A. smallii or A. minuta. Also try V. schaffneri.
The Basics
Type: TreesSun: Full SunHardiness: 10°FWater: LowNative to southern US into South AmericaGrowth
Growth Rate: ModerateMature Height: 20'Mature Width: 20'Mature Form: Vase-shapedFoliage
EvergreenColor: Medium greenTexture: FineWildlife
Bees Birds Other wildlifeFlowers
Flower Color: Golden yellow puffballsSeason: Late winter to springComments
Litter: ModerateThorns: SmallAllergenicIrritation: NoneAttracts Wildlife
Native
Photo By: Dave Seibert
Photo By: Dave Seibert