Sweet acacia
Vachellia farnesiana
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Sweet acacia is a thorny deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant yellow ball-shaped flowers that bloom in winter to early spring. It is extremely drought-tolerant and well-suited to arid and semi-arid climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mexico and Central America
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Sweet acacia is a thorny deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant yellow ball-shaped flowers that bloom in winter to early spring. It is extremely drought-tolerant and well-suited to arid and semi-arid climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Sweet acacia grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mexico and Central America
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation