Acacia leprosa ‘Scarlet Blaze’ – Cinnamon Wattle

Acacia leprosa 'Scarlet Blaze'
Acacia leprosa 'Scarlet Blaze'
Acacia leprosa 'Scarlet Blaze'

A red flower in the genus Acacia is a real novelty. The weeping habit of this medium shrub is also a very attractive feature. The ball-shaped flowers appear in spring, and attract attention wherever it is planted.
A good drought tolerant plant once it is established, it likes a well drained soil and will not do well in waterlogged areas. It also dislikes summer humidity, which can lead to a shorter life span for this stunning plant. Likes full sun to dappled shade. It is a useful sized large shrub to small tree, growing to around 5 metres tall.
The common name of cinnamon wattle comes from the scented leaves.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name: Scarlet Blaze

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 2.5

Flowering Time : Spring

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Weeping

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Acacia leprosa

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 5

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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