The prostrate form of Acacia baileyana has feathery silver-grey bipinnate foliage with masses of spherical flower heads 1 cm in diameter. It is an easy care plant, and the dense habit makes for even less maintenance as it deters weed growth. A great plant for embankments and as a general ground cover. It also looks great when grafted, as it forms a beautiful cascading form. Best in a sunny spot in a well drained soil, but can tolerate most soils. Waterwise and can take medium frost.
Acacia baileyana ‘Prostrate’ – Cootamundra Wattle
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub, Ground cover
Common Name - Cootamundra Wattle
Scientific Name - Acacia baileyana
Family - Fabaceae
Cultivar Name - Prostrate
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.5
Maximum Height - 0.6
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 3
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
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Frost Tolerance -
Plant Usage -
Special Uses - Erosion control, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Seed eating birds, Other insects
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