Acacia paradoxa
Image by: Kevin Sparrow
A fast growing dense spreading shrub with oblong to narrow dark green leaves and a spreading pair of thorns at the base of the leaves. It has large golden yellow flower balls from August to November. This shrub grows in dry to moist well drained soils in full sun to semi shade. It is highly ornamental in the garden and an excellent refuge for birds.
Form
ShrubHeight
2-3m, 3+m Flowering Time
- Spring
Plant Origin
Local Native Maintenance
- Low
Light
- Sun
- Part Shade
Water Requirement
LowTolerates
- Heavy and Clay soil
- Sandy Soil
- Lime / Alkaline Soil
- Acidic Soils
- Dry conditions
- Some Coastal Exposure
- Full Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
- Birds
Natural Occurence
Vic/NSW/SA/Qld/WA Bush Tucker Plant
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