Acacia leiocalyx is not commonly cultivated, but it makes a great species for a number of situations and specifically grows well in coastal areas. This species grows to a large shrub to small tree and provides colour in the garden from autumn through to spring with rod-shaped flower heads of a pale yellow colour. As it is tall growing but short lived, it is not recommended as a garden plant.
Acacia leiocalyx – Black Wattle
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree, Large shrub
Common Name - Wattle
Scientific Name - Acacia leiocalyx
Family - Fabaceae
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Minimum Height - 6
Maximum Height - 8
Minimum Width - 3
Maximum Width - 4
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring, Autumn, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Perennial, Short lived
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance -
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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