Vachellia farnesiana (Sweet Acacia) part shade Also called Hop Tree

Also called Hop Tree

Fragrant Mimosa produces seed pods that are quite lovely in their own right

Texas native Yes Water use Medium Sun exposure Sun to part shade Bloom color Creamy white Bloom time Spring Mature height 8-15 ft Mature spread 6-15 ft Attracts Birds

Its fruit is eaten by white-tailed deer

Although it has a ‘thorn’ in its name

Vachellia farnesiana (Sweet Acacia) part shade Also called Hop TreeAlso 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