I concur. My only complaint is that the deer like it too.

Here is a link that might be useful: Acasia berlandieri

Mara, thank you for the reply. I'm surmising that you have it growing on your property since you know the deer like it. Do you ever see seeds? Do you or anyone else have any hints on propagating legumes other than seeds?

I don't know if you would call it GROWING. It stays about 3" high due to the deer. Or else it is not happy where I put it. It is in a rough area. I should try it in a place with kinder conditions.

Mara, it sounds like you planted it. If so where did you get it?

I think I picked it up from Barton Springs Nursery in Austin. Do you want me to keep an eye out for it?

Oh yes, Mara. Please do!

The botanical society has alot of Texas natives and I could always take a look if they have it in their inventory. I've seen Golden Leadballs, Arroyo Sweetwoods and various others.

Joey yes, please look around and see what you can see ... :-) I'm planning to attend the SABG next plant sale on Sept. 13. San Antonians, mark your calendar.

This post was edited by roselee on Thu, Jul 10, 14 at 21:45

Sorry Roselee but I asked Mary Irish and their seedlings were eaten by varmints so no plants this year. They do have several nice native plants like Golden Leadball, Tenaza, Arroyo Sweetwood and various Bauhinias

Thanks Joey. Do you know if they have an Acasia berlandieri growing at the gardens and where?

Watch out, Ragna's on the way to pinch some seeds

Will y'all come see me in jail??? LOL

Years ago I heard on the news about a man who was ARRESTED for taking cuttings of rare plants at the SABG!

It wouldn't surprise me Roselee. Alot of the plants are grown for a long time to attain a certain size not to mention there are plants here that could be used for unsavory purposes. Unfortunately our Berlandiers Acacia doesn't have any seeds even if I could give you some.

Isn't it a little strange that's it's not producing seed pods? The bees supposedly love it and according to the internet bee keepers love it because the honey has a distinctive flavor and is as clear as water. Are there not enough bees around to pollinate it?

I haven't found the tree yet on the property but I'm going off what Mary said considering that's where the edible seedlings came from. As for bees we actually have a rogue hive on the grounds.

The church tree is making seeds! I collect a few pods today that were starting to turn brown and have placed the little beans inside damp paper towels to see if they sprout.

Joey, let me know when you find out where the Berlandiers Acacia is located at the gardens. I'd like to see what it looks like as a mature tree. Today I looked at stump that the church tree is growing from and it's about 8 or 9 inches in diameter. I wish I had paid more attention to it before it was cut down.

I was out at the gardens for some personal time and realized what y'all are describing are Guajillos which we have alot of in the native trails. Upon looking at them today I realized Mrs. Irish was not lying...there are seriously no ripe pods on these trees. However, I found this link to show that some people are selling the seeds.

Here is a link that might be useful: Guajillo seeds

Joey, thank you! I'll look for them along the native trails at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.

I'm happy to report that the seeds I collected from the church tree are viable.

Ragna, can you collect some seed and plant one for me. I have a suspicion that this tree is not the same as to one I have. Pretty please.

Mara yes. I'll be soaking and planting the seeds in the next few days ... :-)

Bumping up to show photos of Acacia berlandier at San Antonio Botanical Gardens.