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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).
Acacia podalyrifolia

Description

Beautiful medium to tall shrub 9-15' with oval grey leaves (phyllodes)and bright yellow perfumed flowers in winter-spring. Tolerant of extended dry periods and frost. Grows well inland and on the coast. Naturalised in some areas in southern California. Excellent cut flower/foliage.

Details

Biological Name: Acacia podalyrifolia
Common Name: Queensland Silver Wattle
Family: Mimosaceae
Origin: Eastern Australia
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant 25F (-4C)
Soil: Well-drained
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Winter-spring
Height: Variable 9-15'
Width: Variable 9-15'
See also...
Shrub
Availability ...
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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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Hardenbergia, Acacia, Senna and Casuarinas have nitrogen-fixing nodules on their root systems to help provide nitrogen for other plants close to them?

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