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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 covenyi

Description

A fast growing, ornamental variable shrub or small tree with small white-grey leaves, chocolate brown branches and bright yellow globular flowers in winter-spring. Prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soils. Grows mainly on limestone slopes and ridges in NSW. Frost tolerant. Excellent windbreak or screen.

Details

Biological Name: Acacia covenyi
Common Name: Bluebush
Family: Mimosaceae
Origin: Eastern Australia
Exposure: Full Sun
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Frost Tolerant 25F-18F (-8C)
Soil: Well-drained, alkaline, light to heavy
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Winter-spring
Height: Variable 10-25'
Width: Variable 6-12'
See also...
Shrub
Tree
Availability ...
1 Gallon: $14.00
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: not available
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): backordered
Seeds (online only): $10.00add 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?

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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