Australian Native Plants Nursery

Leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens

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Australian Native Plants Nursery, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit the nursery in person.
Acacia longifolia

Description

Very hardy tall shrub or small tree for well-drained soils. Will tolerate frost and extended dry periods. Green foliage and yellow flowers early spring. Flowers are slightly perfumed. Very hardy plants. Used as a fast screen. Often seen growing along freeways in California.

Details

Biological Name: Acacia longifolia
Common Name: Sydney Wattle
Family: Mimosaceae
Origin: Eastern Australia
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Frost Tolerant 25F-18F (-8C)
Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils
Flower Color: yellow scented
Flower Time: Winter-spring
Height: Variable 10-25'
Width: Variable 9-15'
See also...
Shrub
Tree
Availability ...
1 Gallon: not available
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: $28.00
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): not available
Seeds (online only): not available
Propagation Information: Seed germinates readily. Pour boiling water over seed and let soak overnight. Drench seed with a fungicide to prevent "Damping Off" after sowing.

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Did you know?

Lomandras are excellent for extracting phosphorous out of your soils? Good landscape shrub for planting with grevilleas and banksias. We have several new introductions.

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