Acacia caffra
Family: Leguminosae
Common names: MIMOSA, WATTLE
Native to: Tropical Africa To South Africa
Sentiment: acacia means secret love; mimosa means sensitivity
Plant
Type: tree
Form: erect
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 39 feet
Max width: 39 feet
Flower
yellow
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: bird, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar, seeds
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: sun
Landscape uses: bonsai, flower fragrant
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
Soil types: sandy, well drained
USDA Zones: zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f, zone 11 to +40 f
Temp. range: +20 to above +40 °F
Water: dry, moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant
