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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 spectabilis

Description

Ornamental weeping small tree to 12' with silvery-white trunk and bright yellow ball flowers in late winter. Tolerant of most soil types both coastal and inland but chlorotic in very alkaline soils & sensitive to fertilizer. Tolerant of extended dry periods and very frost hardy. Intolerant of poor drainage. Prefers a sunny location. Leaves are suitable for dyeing. Beautiful tree for smaller gardens.

Details

Biological Name: Acacia spectabilis

Common Name: Mudgee Wattle

Family: Mimosaceae

Origin: Eastern Australia

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established

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

Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils

Flower Color: Bright yellow

Flower Time: Winter-spring

Height: 12'

Width: Variable

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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?