Acacia howittii ‘Honey Bun’ – Wattle

Acacia howittii 'Honey Bun' is a great compact wattle

Acacia howittii 'Honey Bun'
Acacia howittii 'Honey Bun'
Acacia howittii 'Honey Bun'

A great naturally compact and dense wattle, growing to just over a metre high and wide. It flowers in spring with pale lemon ball shaped flowers, which can attract butterflies. A lovely and easy care plant. Frost and dry spell tolerant. Good for low hedging, as a feature plant and for mass planting, and can be container grown. Likes a well drained soil.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name: Honey Bun

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1.2

Flowering Time : Spring

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Acacia howittii

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 1.2

Flower Color : Cream, Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects