Acacia littorea – Wattle
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- Acacia littorea – shark tooth wattle
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- Acacia littorea – shark tooth wattle
The shark tooth wattle is a lovely Western Australian shrub, with interesting triangular leaves and a wonderful flower display in spring. The flowers are yellow and ball shaped, and the shrub is pungent. It is dense growing and attractive in habit. Naturally grows on sandy soils, so needs good drainage, and likes a sunny spot. Drought tolerant. Variable in height, from half a metre to three metres tall. Tolerates light frost, and a great shrub for coastal gardens.
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Acacia littorea |
| Common Name: | Wattle |
| Other Common Names: | Shark Tooth Wattle, Coastal Dune Wattle |
| Plant Type: | Large shrub |
| Height: | 0.5 ~ 3 metres |
| Width: | 1 ~ 2 metre |
| Flower Colour: | Yellow |
| Flowering Time: | Spring |
| Ph Level: | Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Sandy loam, Saline, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Spreading |
| Lifespan: | Perennial, Short lived |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained |
| Propagation Method: | Seed |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage |
| Special Features: | Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Other insects |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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