It's very pretty, Amy (even studded with thorns). The color and form of the flowers, if not their size or the plant's foliage, remind me of Callistemon viridiflorus.
The flowers remind me of willows and I wonder if the pollen is a problem with your tree. I have heard how lovely the acacias smell, but have only had the pleasure of the fragrance of our 'false acacias', the (non-native) robinia. It has much bigger thorns than yours but also grows wild and provides excellent cover for the wildlife. Thanks for linking in to the new meme Amy. It is always fascinating to see what grows for you!
It's very pretty, Amy (even studded with thorns). The color and form of the flowers, if not their size or the plant's foliage, remind me of Callistemon viridiflorus.
The flowers remind me of willows and I wonder if the pollen is a problem with your tree. I have heard how lovely the acacias smell, but have only had the pleasure of the fragrance of our 'false acacias', the (non-native) robinia. It has much bigger thorns than yours but also grows wild and provides excellent cover for the wildlife. Thanks for linking in to the new meme Amy. It is always fascinating to see what grows for you!