Acacia farnesiana Sweet acacia (Leguminosae) Deciduous shrub

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Acacia farnesiana
Sweet acacia
Deciduous shrub
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The Acacia farnesiana plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Florida. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sweet acacia.

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Latin Name:  Acacia farnesiana
Common Name:  Sweet acacia
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (L.)Willd.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry sandy soils in pinelands, hammocks and disturbed areas[229].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a light sandy loam and a very sunny position sheltered from strong winds[1, 49, 89]. Most species in this genus become chlorotic on limey soils[200]. Established plants are very drought tolerant[227, 245]. This species is cultivated in France for its flowers, which are the source of an essential oil used in perfumery[229]. A good bee plant[227].

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