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Acacia caven
a.k.a. Espino, Amorito

Medium sized subtropical tree having intense fragrant yellow blooms often planted as an ornamental.

Description: Medium sized tree or shrub, usually only to 8-10ft, but occasionally to 30ft. Branches have large spikes/thorns. Trees may flower throughout much of the year, and their small yellow flowers are quite fragrant and blanket the tree. Flowers are followed by hard shelled, black pod fruit.

Hardiness: The espinillo is highly adaptable to arid regions and can surivive temperatures to 10-15F.

Growing Environment: Can withstand drought conditions. Needs minimal water and minimal care when established.

Propagation: By seeds.

Uses: Planted as an ornamental, or for its flower fragrance. Is thought to be a possible substitute for Cassie (Acacia farnesiana).

Native Range: Native to Peru, Argentina, and Northern Chile.