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Acacia ligulata

Description

Hardy bushy shrub or small tree (with pruning) from inland Australia. Bright yellow flowers most of the year peaking in spring. Narrow grey leaves. Tolerant of extended dry periods and heavy frost. Suitable arid situations. Useful for soil erosion control and fast growing screen.

Details

Biological Name: Acacia ligulata
Common Name: Umbrella Bush
Family: Mimosaceae
Origin: Inland 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 5-15'
Width: Variable 5-12'
See also...
Shrub
Availability ...
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Mail Order Plant (online only): not available
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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