A lovely ornamental wattle species from Western Australia, with a shrubby habit and rod-shaped flower heads. This Acacia is a dense shrub with a tendency to spread its long branches.
Named after Miss Alison Ashby, a botanical artist and plant collector of the 20th century.
Plant Type - Small shrub, Large shrub
Common Name - Wattle
Scientific Name - Acacia ashbyae
Family - Fabaceae
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Minimum Height - 1.5
Maximum Height - 2.5
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 3
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Sandy loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid, Arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Seed eating birds
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