Acacia: A Touch of the Exotic.
If ever there was a tree that could add a whisper of the exotic to a British garden, it’s this one. With its feathery foliage and graceful form, Acacia brings an elegance that’s hard to match. It might surprise some to learn that these trees, which we often associate with warmer climates, can actually thrive in the UK’s temperate conditions. The common mimosa, or Acacia dealbata, for instance, is a particularly lovely choice—delighting us with its golden-yellow blooms just when the garden needs a bit of colour in late winter. Acacias are more versatile than they seem, and once you’ve planted one, you may wonder how your garden ever managed without it.