Acacia congesta – Wattle

Also known as Acacia cliftoniana, Acacia congesta is a prostrate, dome-shaped shrub. This species flowers in profusion, and is great as an ornamental. Native to south-western WA, it makes a useful ground-cover for planting on embankments.

Plant Information

Plant Type - Small shrub, Ground cover
Common Name - Wattle
Scientific Name - Acacia congesta
Family - Fabaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.5
Maximum Height - 2.5
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Spreading, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial, Short lived
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed, Softwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Erosion control, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies
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