Acacia spectabilis – Mudgee Wattle

Acacia spectabilis - Mudgee wattle

A very ornamental and fast growing wattle, with clear and bright golden yellow ball shaped flowers in spring and quite attractive when not in bloom. It can be a large shrub to small tree, with ferny soft foliage. It is best in free draining soils in a sunny spot, with regular moisture, and can grow a metre a year. Prune after flowering to shape to a shade tree or for a more bushy plant. Tolerates moderate frost and some shade.

Family : Fabaceae

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Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 4

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Bird nesting plant, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Acacia spectabilis

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 6

Flower Color : Yellow, Gold

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Seed eating birds

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Acacia spectabilis – Mudgee Wattle