Acacia smallii
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Sweet Acacia
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Semi-Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 15-30' x 15-25' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15, 24" Box |
| Natural Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 8, 9, 12-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 8A-11 |
| Plant Type | Tree |
Moderately fast-growing semi-evergreen tree to 15-30’ tall x 15-25’ wide. Highly popular in arid climates, this attractive species is vase-shaped in youth, to eventually develop an airy, more rounded canopy with age. Thorned-branches clothed with small bright-green leaves are accented with fragrant, powder-puff-like golden-yellow flowers that appear in early to mid-spring, attracting bees. Flowers are followed by bright-green, bean-like seed pods that eventually mature to light brown. This relatively small-growing tree is well-suited for open areas, as a courtyard specimen, or as a large planter box centerpiece, though its thorned-branches are formidable which should be considered when choosing a planting location. Tolerates a variety of soil types (provided they’re well-drained), requires little water once established, and thrives in full sun exposure.
USDA Zone: 8A-11
