Acacia ixiophylla – Wattle

A medium to large shrub, Acacia ixiophylla is a wonderful ornamental plant for inland regions as it is reasonably drought resistant. It is also frost tolerant and can thrive in a range of soil types, including clay soils.

Plant Information

Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Wattle
Scientific Name - Acacia ixiophylla
Family - Fabaceae
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Minimum Height - 2
Maximum Height - 3
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Cold climate, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Short lived
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
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Special Uses - Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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