Acacia chinchillensis – Chinchilla Wattle

Acacia chinchillensis - Chinchilla wattle
Acacia chinchillensis - Chinchilla wattle

A highly ornamental and fast growing Acacia, growing to a dwarf or small shrub. This species grows well in cultivation, and makes a good container plant as well. To promote a dense habit, prune the plant after flowering.
Acacia chinchillensis needs well drained soil and a position in the sun or half-shade.
Flowers from mid to late winter through to early spring.
If planting in clay soil, make a raised bed for improved drainage.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Acacia chinchillensis

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 2

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies