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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 elata

Description

Beautiful long lived tree 30'+ with deep green bi-pinnate leaves, dark brown bark and pale yellow ball flowers in summer. Tolerant of extended dry periods, frost to 19 degrees F. Suitable coastal or inland. Suitable for indoor container plant when young. Leaves and flowers can be used for dyeing material. Lovely tree for tropical or dry gardens. Grows naturally in shady gullies and rainforest margins in New South Wales.

Details

Biological Name: Acacia elata

Common Name: Cedar 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: Creamy yellow

Flower Time: Summer

Height: 30-45'

Width: Variable 9-15'

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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?