Sweet Acacia Acacia farnesiana 3 gal

Sweet Acacia

Botanical Name: Vachellia farnesiana

Sweet acacia is a Florida native shrub or small tree with a unique wispy appearance, dramatic dark bark, and golden puff-like flowers that fill the air with a sweet fragrance treasured in European perfume-making. These lovely blooms occur all year round but especially in winter, attracting an incredible array of pollinators, including the charming Red-banded hairstreak butterfly. Its thorny branches provide a safe haven for birds and wildlife. 

Part of the legume family, it forms a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria in its roots, allowing it to thrive in nitrogen-poor soils. Recommended as a striking specimen tree, a flowy barrier shrub, or a beneficial addition to your food forest. This plant thrives in full sun and drought resistant when established, during a dry spell, a few deep soakings will help it thrive. 

This gem naturally occurs in pinelands, coastal hammocks, and shell middens across Central and South Florida.

Florida natives require NO fertilizer, less water, and promotes biodiversity of our natural heritage!