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Australian Native Plants, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit us (by appointment only).

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Acacia glaucoptera

Description

Very ornamental generally low growing acacia with flat, wing-like, triangular leaves and new growth flushing red. Some seed grown forms can reach 6x8' to become a medium sized shrub. Bright yellow ball flowers appear in spring. Prefers well-drained soils and tolerates some alkalinity. Prefers partial sun but will grow in full sun or dappled shade. Sometimes foliage will dieback but can be managed with pruning and this promotes new flushes of red growth. Prostrate form is an excellent plant for draping over walls or used as a low border plant.

Details

Biological Name: Acacia glaucoptera

Common Name: Clay Wattle

Family: Mimosaceae

Origin: n/a

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established

Frost: Frost Tolerant 25F-18F (-8C)

Soil: Well-drained, sandy

Flower Color: Yellow

Flower Time: Winter-spring

Height: Variable

Width: 6-8'

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Hardenbergia, Acacia, Senna and Casuarinas have nitrogen-fixing nodules on their root systems to help provide nitrogen for other plants close to them?