Acacia merinthophora – Wattle
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- Acacia merinthophora – wattle
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- Acacia merinthophora – wattle
A beautiful ornamental species, Acacia merinthophora has long, thin phyllodes that give it a particularly graceful appearance. Somewhat uncommon in cultivation, it definitely deserves to be grown more widely. The slender leaves are contrasted with plump, yellow blossoms during the flowering period, from late autumn to early spring. The attractive branches are well suited to floral arrangements.
This Western Australian species has been shown to adapt well to more humid east coast environments. It needs light to medium, well-drained soil and preferably full sun, but can tolerate light shade. Tolerant of light to moderate frosts, and once it is well established it can survive long dry periods.
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Acacia merinthophora |
| Common Name: | Wattle |
| Plant Type: | Small tree, Small shrub, Large shrub |
| Height: | 3 ~ 4 metres |
| Width: | 3 ~ 4 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Yellow |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Autumn, Winter |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Planting Season: | Spring |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Open foliage |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Propagation Method: | Seed |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Screen, Windbreak |
| Special Features: | Cut flower, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Seed eating birds, Butterflies, 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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