The acacia blossom - a first herald of spring

The acacia blossom - a first herald of spring

Optical features

Depending on the variety, the acacia flowers differ in some details such as the color. Basically, they all have a similar shape.

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shape

Acacia flowers grow panicle-shaped on the branches of the deciduous tree. They hang down in a plump grape shape. Because of this shape, botanists speak of a butterfly blood.

colour

Most acacia varieties have flowers in

  • yellow
  • cream colored
  • White
  • or pink (a little rarer)

Heyday

The acacia blooms all year round. Its flowers are particularly lush in spring between March and April when the deciduous tree sprouts. In many countries, their appearance is considered the first sign of the approaching spring.

use

The acacia blossom not only looks beautiful, it can also be used economically. Thus it takes place superficially in the production of

  • Perfume
  • and honey

Application. Because of the intense scent that the acacia flower gives off, 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 robinia, which is also called false acacia. Its 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 would like to use the acacia blossom for culinary purposes, you must still boil it first.