Vachellia aroma

Vachellia aroma, Vachellia farnesiana, and another plant called Prosopis juliflora are causing some confusion. All of these species grow in the Philippines with the Prosopis called out as growing in the Batangas and La Union regions. The Vachellia grows throughout the Philippines and so they both grow in the same area or region. I guess I have work to determine which plants I have. I am thinking the Aromang dagat may be the coastal plant and Prosopis juliflora. Maybe the Aroma I got is farnesiana. More work to do.

Neltuma juliflora characteristics

Firstly, the Neltuma juliflora (Mesquite tree) and is considered highly invasive in the Philippines. Some of it’s identifying characteristics make it a challenge to correctly identify in the Bonsai hobby. Although it is a highly aggressive and invasive thorny shrub growing up to 15 meters, it is hard to know that in a bonsai. Brown twisted branch with thorns up to 5cm in length. Evidently these thorns can cause infections in humans.

Vachellia aroma characteristics

Secondly, the Vachellia aroma (Aroma Mesquite) is also called Huizache. For instance, this plant produces yellow puffy flowers similar to Vachellia farnesiana. One thing to set it apart is that it normally grows in dry forests and areas recently having distrurbed soil. So, like the N. juliflora (Mesquite) but this Mesquite has an aroma and flowers. Native to Mexico, Central America and South America. Consequently, bees like this plant.

Vachellia farnesiana characteristics

Finally, the Vachellia farnesiana (Sweet Acacia) is a smaller spiny tree or shrub. it grows up to 5M in nature and blooms with golden-yellow and fragrant flowers. This plant is often used to make perfume.

Vachellia aroma specifics

  • Core Identification & Taxonomy
    • Scientific Name: Vachellia aroma
    • Common Name: Aroma, Aromita, Aromo Negro, Huizache, Tusca
    • Family: Fabaceae
    • Varietals:
    • Habitat/Range: Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Paraguay
  • Morphology & Characteristics
    • Growth Habit: Shrub or tree up to 5 or 6 meters
    • Leaves: Long in 10 to 28 pairs of feathery leaves
    • Flowers: Yellow
    • Fruit/Seed: 
    • Stem/Bark:  
    • Growth: Moderate
  • Bonsai Notes
    • Sun Exposure: Full sun 6-8 hours daily. This plant can stand the afternoon sun.
    • Water Use: Drought tolerant, moderate water
    • Soil Mix: Limestone (anapog), Akadama, Pumice, Lava Rock, Rock
    • Fertilizing: balanced fertilizer every 4 weeks during the active growing season (spring through autumn).
  • Styling and Maintenance
    • Pruning: Regular pruning is essential
    • Defoliation: 
    • Wiring: Branches are brittle, be carefull wiring

Gallery images

First, we are uploading pictures of our plants to show the parts of a plant that may help in identification. Second, we only have so many plants and my photography skills are not actually skillful. Finally, if it would help to see another angle or view, view us a message and we will attempt to get the right picture perspective.