Acacia acinacea
Image by: Kevin Sparrow
A colourful hardy shrub that grows up to two metres tall with small narrow phyllodes and bright golden globular flowers in spring when the steams appear to be dusted with gold. This fast growing shrub is ideal for hedge planting or as feature ornamental plant and attracts bess, birds, butterflies and insects. It grows best in full sun to light shade in well-drained soil.
Form
ShrubHeight
1-2m Flowering Time
- Spring
Plant Origin
Maintenance
- Low
Light
- Sun
Water Requirement
LowTolerates
- Dry conditions
- Heavy and Clay soil
- Sandy Soil
- Some Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
- Birds
- Nectar and Pollen
Natural Occurence
Vic Bush Tucker Plant
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