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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 coriaceae

Description

A tall spreading shrub or small tree 10-25'x 6-12' with golden yellow ball flowers in summer-autumn and silvery grey curved narrow leaves. Prefers full sun in well drained light to heavy soils. Very drought and frost tolerant. Fast growing. Tolerates alkaline soils. Excellent for dry inland sites. Growing well in Ojai and the Los Angeles Arboretum & Botanic Garden with no water once established.

Details

Biological Name: Acacia coriaceae

Common Name: Wirewood or Desert Oak

Family: Mimosaceae

Origin: Inland Australia

Exposure: Full Sun

Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established

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

Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils

Flower Color: Yellow

Flower Time: Summer

Height: Variable 10-25'

Width: Variable 5-12'

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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?