Acacia resinicostata – Wattle

Acacia resinicostata - wattle
Acacia resinicostata - wattle

This Acacia grows to a medium-sized, round bushy shrub, flowering from late winter to spring. The name ‘resinicostata’ refers to resinous veins found on the branches.
It is native to south-eastern Queensland, growing in sandstone country.
For optimum cultivation, full sun and well drained soil are recommended.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 3

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Acacia resinicostata

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 3

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Seed eating birds