Acacia glaucocarpa makes a wonderful low maintenance ornamental plant, but needs good pruning each year to keep it in line. The Feathery Wattle has attractive foliage, and displays a mass of flowers in autumn. Prefers a warm climate as it is not very tolerant of frost; grows best in inland, tropical and sub-tropical zones. This Acacia is also tolerant of greywater.
Acacia glaucocarpa – Feathery Wattle
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree, Large shrub
Common Name - Wattle
Scientific Name - Acacia glaucocarpa
Family - Fabaceae
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Minimum Height - 3
Maximum Height - 7
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 4
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Autumn
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Open foliage
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Not frost tolerant
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Seed eating birds, Butterflies
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