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.
Acacia courtii – Wattle
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree, Large tree, Large shrub
Common Name - Wattle
Scientific Name - Acacia courtii
Family - Fabaceae
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Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 7
Maximum Height - 20
Minimum Width - 3
Maximum Width - 6
Flower Colour - Cream
Flowering Time - Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading, Weeping
Life Span - Perennial, Short lived
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Windbreak
Special Uses - Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees
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