Acacia acinacea ‘Pot o Gold’ – Gold Dust Wattle

Acacia acinacea 'Pot-o-Gold'

A low dense spreading mounded shrub. Soft rounded leaves on graceful stems which are covered in golden balls in spring and early summer. A handsome and low maintenance landscape accent. Plant along path edges for a soft mounded hedge effect, amongst bold rockwork, or in large containers for a stunning long-flowering focus in patio or courtyard environment. Flowers best in a sunny spot, but will also grow in part shade. Good frost tolerance. Grows in dry or moist soils, well drained gravels or sandy soils and adapts well to heavy clay soils. Attracts seed feeding birds.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name: Pot o Gold

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Bonsai, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Acacia acinacea

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 0.5

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Seed eating birds, Butterflies