Acacia restiacea – Wattle

Acacia restiacea - wattle
Acacia restiacea - wattle

The name ‘restiacea’ means rush-like, and describes the appearance of the branches on this Acacia. It is a dwarf shrub from southern WA that can be spreading or erect, pruning will encourage a bushier habit if desired. Produces ball shaped golden flowers in spring. The interesting slender branches would make this a great textural addition to the garden.
This Acacia can tolerate long periods of moisture or dryness, and needs part or full sun.

Family : Fabaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Erosion control, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Acacia restiacea

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 1

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Cottage garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Seed eating birds