Acacia Farnesiana
Mimosa
Vachellia
Sweet Acacia
Huisache

A beautiful evergreen shrub or small tree with bright green, tiny leaves that make the perfect backdrop to clusters of stunning bright yellow sweet scented blooms. Trunks and branches are spiny and used as a specimen plant in zones 9+. Drought tolerant.

The small medium size of this tropical tree makes it an ideal species for bonsai. Prefers sunlight, and is drought tolerant.
 
Fun Facts:

1. Commonly known as Huisache which means many thorns from Nahuatl
2. In southern Europe this tree is widely planted for the flowers, which are used as an ingredient in perfume
3. This tree is deciduous