| Storage Temperature: |
| Ethylene Sensitive: Yes |
| Description: Trees with clusters of fragrant,
ball-shaped yellow flowers without petals and delicate, gray-green fringe cut leaves |
| Colors: Yellow |
| Botanical Facts: The name comes from the Greek work
akis (sharp point) referring to the thorns. |
| Design Notes: Branches of blossom clusters and
leaves add motion to a bouquet and work well as fillers. |
| Purchasing Hints: Buy branches when the
blossoms are brightly colored and very fuzzy, Cut flowers lose their fuzzy
appearance as they age. Avoid blossoms with brown spots. |
| Conditioning: Break branch ends (or cut with
pruners and whittle bark with sharp knife) and hydrate in warm water for two hours before
storage or usage. Use commercial floral preservative / food. |
| Additional Notes: Pollen can cause an
allergic reaction with some people. |
