Fast growing small tree to 95 feet and 2 feet thick. Has flat, 8" leaves, short spikes of flowers and much-twisted pods. N. Australia, New Guinea. Excellent for tropical reforestation. It has been known to grow 19 feet in 2 years, and 55 feet in 8 years. Fast growing even in poor clay or sand soils. Builds soils by fixing nitrogen, and can smother Imperata grass. Produces up to 20 cubic meters of firewood or pulpwood per hectare per year. Stands soil ranging from pH 9.0 to 3.0, and rainfall from arid to 8 feet per year. Exudes a clear gum with unusual properties which may become economically valuable. Zone 10 and higher.

Small graceful tree well adapted to growing inside. Has such a profusion of beautiful flowers that they seem to cover the entire plant. Cold hardy to 18 degrees outside. Good greenhouse/container plant that can be raised inside anywhere or outside in zones 8-10.
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This beautiful small evergreen tree from Australia is smothered with masses of exceptionally fine silver-grey, delicate foliage which is topped with fluffy, pale lemon, sweetly scented flowers in late winter and early spring. It is best grown in milder gardens in a sunny spot and free-draining soil and is very fast-growing once established and ideal for exotic gardens.
Pompom yellow mimosa flowers are produced on this evergreen tree against a backdrop of feathery foliage. In spring the scented, nectar-rich blooms provide a valuable source of food for bees and other insects. In mild climates, Acacia dealbata plants can be grown outdoors, making a brilliant specimen for sheltered borders.
It has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Ideal for patio, greenhouse, conservatory, scented gardens, wildlife gardens, low maintenance gardens.
Good greenhouse/container plant that can be raised inside anywhere or outside in zones 7-10.

The bark of this beautiful tree is used to make a decoction that is useful for diarrhea, sore throats and as a gargle. Even without its medical properties, this tree should be in everyone's yard for its ornamental value. Zones 8-10

If you are looking for the "Holy Grail" of garden fragrances, you’ve found it in the Perfume Acacia (Acacia farnesiana). Also known as Sweet Acacia or Mimosa, this plant isn’t just a shrub—it’s a world-class aromatic experience that has been the backbone of the French perfume industry for centuries.
The Gold Standard of Floral Scent: Perfume Acacia is famous for its "Cassie" fragrance—a deep, violet-like scent with warm, honeyed undertones. In early spring, the plant erupts in thousands of golden, puffball blooms that are so fragrant a single tree can perfume an entire city block.
Why Perfume Acacia Belongs in Your Landscape: The Perfumer’s Secret: The flowers are the primary source of Cassie Absolute, used in the world’s most expensive luxury perfumes. Now, you can have that same high-end scent for free in your own backyard.
Architectural Beauty: Beyond the scent, it is a stunning structural plant with delicate, feathery foliage and a picturesque, zig-zagging branch pattern that looks like a piece of living art. Extreme Resilience: This is a true "survivor" plant. It is drought-tolerant, heat-loving, and thrives in poor soil. Once established, it requires almost no supplemental water, making it perfect for water-wise or xeriscape gardens.
A Wildlife Sanctuary: The bright yellow blooms are a vital early-season nectar source for bees and butterflies, while the dense, thorny branches provide excellent nesting sites for songbirds.
Versatility Meets Elegance: Whether you grow it as a multi-stemmed large shrub to create a fragrant privacy screen or prune it into a small, elegant specimen tree, Perfume Acacia brings a Mediterranean, sun-drenched vibe to any space. It’s the ultimate choice for gardeners who want high-impact beauty with low-impact maintenance. Don’t just plant a tree—plant a legendary fragrance.
Acacia farnesiana (Sweet Acacia) is hardy in USDA Zones 8–11, thriving in hot, arid climates. It is highly heat- and drought-tolerant, suited for full sun and well-drained, poor soils. While it tolerates light frost (down to 15-20 degrees, it can suffer damage from hard, prolonged freezes.

This small to medium, rather short-lived tree has a rounded crown to about 30 feet tall with finely pinnate leaves, long, white thorns and masses of yellow flowers in small, spherical heads, followed by narrow, flat pods. It is widely distributed in various types of savannas in southern Africa on sandy soils.
It makes a beautiful, drought tolerant ornamental for dry tropical and some warm temperate climates. As is common in acacias, edible gum seeps from cracks in the tree's bark, and is an important part of the bushbaby's winter diet. The gum can be used to manufacture candy (see Gum arabic) and used to have economic importance as "Cape Gum". In dry areas, the tree's presence is a sign of water, both above and underground.
The tree is especially useful as forage and fodder for domestic and wild animals. Apparently, there is no risk of poisoning from it. Goats seem to like V. karroo better than cattle. The small pom-pom shaped yellow flowers are attractive in mid-summer. The flowers make it a very good source of forage for honey bees; honey from it has a pleasant taste. Zone 9 or higher.

Few people know that this tree produces the flavoring for most popular soda pops including the top two sellers. Besides that, it is a beautiful tree with a flatten crown and attractive grey-green foliage. Will grow to 30' outside or can be container raised inside. Good greenhouse/container plant that can be raised inside anywhere or outside in zones 8-10.

A fast growing small tree to about 20 feet wit a spreading crown, pendulous reddish branches, and blue-green long curved leaves. Named for it's bright yellow to orange flower heads in later winter-spring that are used to make natural wreaths. Zones 9-11.