The weeping greyish foliage coupled with a manageable size and brilliant spring displays of golden yellow flowers have made this a very popular wattle in cultivation. It forms a medium to tall shrub with very dense foliage that makes it an excellent screening plant or low windbreak. A light trim after flowering and a handful of low phosphorus fertiliser will ensure a magnificent display the following season.
Acacia vestita – Hairy Wattle
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Wattle
Scientific Name - Acacia vestita
Family - Fabaceae
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Minimum Height - 3
Maximum Height - 6
Minimum Width - 3
Maximum Width - 5
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Weeping
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Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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