Mimosa Bush, Sweet Wattle
Synonym: Acacia acicularis, Vachellia farnesiana, Mimosa farnesiana, Acacia farnesiana
Family: Fabaceae
 Acacia farnesiana |
Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 13-24 USDA: 9b-11 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 30°F (-1°C) or lower depending on the clone Sun Exposure: Full sun, takes reflected heat Origin: Tropical Americas Growth Habits: Spreading tree, up to 15 feet tall (4.5 m) or more Watering Needs: Moderate to little water Propagation: Seeds |
Although this acacia is often encountered as "minuata", according to the Kew Index and Jepson, the correct spelling is "minuta".
It has 2 inches long (5 cm) bipinnate leaves, on spiny branches. Acacia smallii is sometimes sold as Acacia farnesiana and is better with desert climates.
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Scented yellow puff balls, coming at any time of the year, cultivated in the south of France for the perfume industry.
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