Acacia smallii
Sweet Acacia
Texas HuisachePlant Facts
Scientific Name | Acacia smallii |
Principal Common Name | Sweet Acacia |
Common Name(s) | Texas Huisache |
Synonym | |
Description | A fast growing small flowering semi-deciduous tree. Flowers in early spring with fragrant yellow balls. |
General Comments | The Sweet Acacia generates a fairly large quantity of litter. It also suckers readily and needs periodical trimming. The branches have spines in pairs that exceed 1 inch in length. |
Origin | |
Nativity | SW US,Mexico, Central America |
Height Range | 15 - 30 FT |
Spread Range | 15 - 30 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 8 : 9 : 11 : 12 : 13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
USDA Zones | 8b : 9a : 9b : 10a : 10b |
Leaf Color | Medium Green |
Leaf Texture | Feathery : Fine |
Form | Small Tree |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Flower Time | Spring |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Easy |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
Soil Preferences | Poor |
Watering Preferences | Sparse |
Outstanding Features | Color : Drought tolerant : Flower : Poor Soil tolerant : Shape : Texture : Thorns : Wet tolerant |
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