acacia acinacea
Habit: MEDIUM SHRUB (MS)
Available Sizes | ||
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Tube | 14cm | 20cm |
Height x Width: 0.5 - 2.5m x 2 - 2m
Pruning: Light annually
Frost Tolerance: High
Coastal Tolerance: Medium
Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance: Adaptable
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Origin: Australian Plant
Evergreen: Yes
Flowering: starts: Late Winter / ends: Late Spring
Flower Colour: Yellow
Irrigation: No watering required once established if planted in suitable conditions. Will require water over long dry periods.
Lower Temperatures: Temperatures as low as -7°C for short periods once established. As a genus Acacia's survive well with frost.
Upper Temperatures: Temperatures in the Mid 30's°C to Low 40's°C. Can tolerate higher temperatures for short periods over the summer months.
Fertilising: Use a slow release fertilizer annually.
Environment: Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.