Acacia aphylla – Leafless Rock Wattle

Acacia aphylla - leafless rock wattle
Acacia aphylla - leafless rock wattle
Acacia aphylla - leafless rock wattle

This shrubby Acacia has a beautiful, complex structure of branches; the name ‘aphylla’ means ‘without leaves’. It is native to the area around Perth, and loves an extremely well-drained soil. It can grow in full or part sun.
Conservation status listed as “Threatened Flora”.

Family : Fabaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring

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

Climate Zone : Semi-arid, Arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Fast growing

Scientific Name: Acacia aphylla

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 3

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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Acacia aphylla – Leafless Rock Wattle