A winter flowering wattle, Acacia macradenia is an attractive medium shrub with bright yellow flowers and zig-zagged branchlets, giving it an interesting architectural form.
This wattle is a hardy plant that will grow particularly well in warm dry areas, although it has been successfully cultivated in southern areas as far as Melbourne, but it will need a warm place. It is somewhat tolerant of frosts, however harsh winters in inland and southern areas can kill the plant. Grows best in a well-drained soil in sunny or lightly shaded positions.
Best grown away from native bushland because it does pose a risk of becoming a weed outside of its native range (inland southern and central Queensland).
Acacia macradenia – Zig Zag Wattle
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree, Large shrub
Common Name - Wattle
Scientific Name - Acacia macradenia
Family - Fabaceae
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Minimum Height - 3
Maximum Height - 4
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 3
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial, Short lived
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Weed potential
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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