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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 kempeana

Description

Upright branching shrub with tough grey leaves (phyllodes) and bright yellow flowers. Very ornamental and useful particularly against a hot reflective wall.  Slow growing.  Lime tolerant.  The common name is because in Australia witchetty grubs often infest the trunk & branches.

Details

Biological Name: Acacia kempeana
Common Name: Witchetty 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
Height: 6-12'
Width: Variable
See also...
Shrub
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Seeds (online only): not available
Propagation Information: Seed germinates slowly. 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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