Acacia glaucocarpa – Feathery Wattle

Acacia glaucocarpa - feathery wattle
Acacia glaucocarpa - feathery wattle

Acacia glaucocarpa makes a wonderful low maintenance ornamental plant, but needs good pruning each year to keep it in line. The Feathery Wattle has attractive foliage, and displays a mass of flowers in autumn. Prefers a warm climate as it is not very tolerant of frost; grows best in inland, tropical and sub-tropical zones. This Acacia is also tolerant of greywater.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 4

Flowering Time : Autumn

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

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Acacia glaucocarpa

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 7

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Not frost tolerant

Attracts Wildlife : Seed eating birds, Butterflies