Vachellia farnesiana (Sweet Acacia) part shade Fragrant Mimosa produces seed pods

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

Although it has a ‘thorn’ in its name

Also called Hop Tree

the tiny glochids (slivers) are very irritating to the skin if the plant is not handled correctly

but is adaptable

Vachellia farnesiana (Sweet Acacia) part shade Fragrant Mimosa produces seed podsAlso 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