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 vestita

Description

Ornamental dense to open shrub or small tree 15-20' with weeping habit and bright yellow ball flowers in spring (absolutely beautiful in flower!). Tolerant of most soil types both coastal and inland. Care should be taken when pruning to maintain pendulous growth habit. Tolerates water logging for short periods. Beautiful specimen for small or large gardens.

Details

Biological Name: Acacia vestita
Common Name: Hairy 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: Bright yellow
Flower Time: Spring
Height: 15-20'
Width: Variable 9-15'
See also...
Tree
Availability ...
1 Gallon: not available
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: backordered
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): not available
Seeds (online only): $6.60add to cart
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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