Acacia courtii – Wattle

Acacia courtii - Northern Brother wattle

Acacia courtii - Northern Brother wattle
Acacia courtii - Northern Brother wattle

A relatively new species occurring in a very limited area of eastern NSW, around Laurieton. It grows to a large shrub or tree with a spreading habit and has pale to cream flower heads in summer. New growth is a purple colour. Best specimens have a delightful weeping habit.
Listed as vulnerable.

Family : Fabaceae

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Plant Type : Small tree, Large tree, Large shrub

Width : 6

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading, Weeping

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Acacia courtii

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 20

Flower Color : Cream

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees

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Acacia courtii – Wattle