Acacia leiocalyx – Black Wattle

Acacia leiocalyx - black wattle
Acacia leiocalyx - black wattle

Acacia leiocalyx is not commonly cultivated, but it makes a great species for a number of situations and specifically grows well in coastal areas. This species grows to a large shrub to small tree and provides colour in the garden from autumn through to spring with rod-shaped flower heads of a pale yellow colour. As it is tall growing but short lived, it is not recommended as a garden plant.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 4

Flowering Time : Spring, Autumn, Winter

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

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

Scientific Name: Acacia leiocalyx

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 8

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived

Frost Tolerance :

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects