Description

A large, graceful shrub or small tree with a wide spreading canopy; feathery, evergreen blue-gray foliage is delicate and almost fern like; fragrant pea-like golden-yellow flowers appear in late winter to spring; drought tolerant once established

Landscape Attributes

Small's Sweet Acacia is a multi-stemmed evergreen tree with a shapely form and gracefully arching branches. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Small's Sweet Acacia is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Small's Sweet Acacia will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in sandy soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America..