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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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Jacksonia scoparia

Description

Attractive small tree or shrub with dark grey furrowed trunk, pendulous branches and long narrow leaves. Profuse scented yellow pea flowers appear in winter-spring and attract butterflies. Tolerant of moderate-heavy frost (20-25F) and prefers well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates extended dry or wet periods once established. Excellent landscape plant.

Details

Biological Name: Jacksonia scoparia

Common Name:

Family: Fabaceae

Origin: Eastern Australia

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established

Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant 25F (-4C)

Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils

Flower Color: Yellow

Flower Time: Spring

Height: 9-15'

Width:

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Seeds (online only): $10.00

Propagation Information: These seed need pre-treament to trigger germination. Pour boiling water over seed and let stand for 24 hours. Seed germinates in 3-12 weeks. Sow seed in mix 3:1 Perlite:Peat and cover the depth of the seed. Keep moist until germination occurs. Drench seed with a fungicide after sowing to prevent "Damping Off'.

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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?