Vachellia farnesiana (Sweet Acacia) Size:1 gal poorly draining soils and rain

poorly draining soils and rain gardens

Water deeply

moths Host plant Clymene moth

fall Mature height 2-6 ft Attracts Butterflies

Notes Provides nesting material or site for native bees

Vachellia farnesiana (Sweet Acacia) Size:1 gal poorly draining soils and rainAlso known as Texas Huisache or Huisache. Sweet Acacia is a small tree or shrub with round, fragrant, yellow flowers in late winter or early spring. It commonly occurs in brushy areas, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It is found in a broad range of soil types, and can tolerate drought conditions, dry, rocky soil, poor soil as well as damp soil. Sweet Acacia is a very durable plant, adapted to most soils as long as they are well drained. It casts