Acacia cavenia (Espino Cavan)
Acacia cavenia (Espino Cavan) branches laden with round yellow flower clusters against clear sky
Botanical names: Acacia cavenia, Mimosa caven
Common names: Espino Cavan, Roman Cassie
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosoideae
Origin: Chile and Argentina
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plantSimilar plants: Acacia cavenia (Espino Cavan)
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Acacia cavenia (Espino Cavan) tree branches covered in dense round green flower buds during spring
Acacia cavenia (Espino Cavan) heavy clusters of dark purple fruit hanging from thin wooden branches.
Acacia cavenia (Espino Cavan) showing numerous dark brown seed pods hanging from thin woody stems.
Acacia cavenia (Espino Cavan) fruit pods hanging on branches amid small delicate green leaves
Acacia cavenia (Espino Cavan) showing a sprawling canopy filled with numerous fine green leaves
Acacia cavenia (Espino Cavan) showing numerous rounded yellow flower clusters covering thin woody plant branches
Acacia cavenia (Espino Cavan) yellow flower clusters covering dense thin woody tree branches and twigs
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