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Acacia farnesiana
Sweet
Acacia, Huisache, Popinac, or Cassie
The
Sweet Acacia's (Acacia farnesiana)
blooms are wonderful little golden yellow puffballs with
an amazingly sweet scent that is reminiscent of grape
flavored Pez candy. The plant,
a member of the Mimosa family, may be a native of
Africa, although some botanists disagree on this issue.
Plant
Facts:
Common Name:
Sweet
Acacia, Huisache, Popinac, or Cassie
Botanical Name:
Acacia
farnesiana
Family:
Mimosaceae
Plant Type:
Deciduous tree
Origin:
Africa
Zones:
9 - 11
Height: 30'
Rate of Growth: Moderately
fast
Salt Tolerance:
Medium
Soil Requirements:
Most any well drained soil
Water Requirements:
Drought tolerant, but looks better and holds
leaves longer with an adequate supply of water
Nutritional Requirements: Balanced
liquid fertilizer monthly
Light Requirements: Full
sun
Form:
Multi-trunked shrub or small tree growing at
least as wide as it does high
Leaves:
Pinnate, dark green, feathery, 4-5"
long
Flowers:
Deep golden yellow balls
Fruits: Bean-like
pods
Pests or diseases:
None
major
Uses: Specimen
plant
Bad Habits:
Flowers attract many bees and butterflies
Cost: $$ --
Very reasonable
Propagation:
Seeds, very easy
Sources:  Tropical
Look: An Encyclopedia of Dramatic Landscape Plants,  Native Florida Plants: Low-Maintenance Landscaping and Gardening
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