The acacia enriches your garden as an ornamental plant not only with its lush green foliage. In spring it produces numerous flowers, which shine in the most beautiful colors depending on the variety. The acacia blossom is not only a visual enrichment, but also has other uses. Find out more below.
What are the characteristics and uses of acacia flower?
The acacia flower is characterized by its panicle-shaped grape shape and diverse colors - such as yellow, cream, white or pink. The flowering period is mainly in spring and uses include perfume and honey production and as a food source for insects.
Optical features
Depending on the variety, the acacia flowers differ in some details such as color. Basically they all have a similar shape.
Shape
Acacia flowers grow in panicles at the ends of the branches of the deciduous tree. They hang down in a plump grape shape. Because of this shape, botanists speak of a butterfly flower.
color
Most acacia varieties have flowers in
- yellow
- cream
- white
- or pink (slightly rarer)
Flowering time
The acacia blooms all year round. However, their flowers are particularly lush in the spring between March and April, when the deciduous tree sprouts. In many countries their appearance is considered the first sign of approaching spring.
Usage
The acacia blossom not only looks beautiful, it can also be used economically. It is therefore primarily used in the production of
- Perfume
- and honey
Application. Due to the intense scent that the acacia flower exudes, it attracts many insects and butterflies. As an ornamental shrub, it could also enrich your garden in this way. The spread advertised as acacia honey actually comes from the black locust, which is also called mock acacia. Their flowers are among the richest in nectar in the plant world. By the way, the flower is the only part of the tree that is not poisonous. If you want to use the acacia blossom for culinary purposes, you still have to boil it first.
