Acacia restiacea – Wattle
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- Acacia restiacea – wattle
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- Acacia restiacea – wattle
The name ‘restiacea’ means rush-like, and describes the appearance of the branches on this Acacia. It is a dwarf shrub from southern WA that can be spreading or erect, pruning will encourage a bushier habit if desired. Produces ball shaped golden flowers in spring. The interesting slender branches would make this a great textural addition to the garden.
This Acacia can tolerate long periods of moisture or dryness, and needs part or full sun.
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Acacia restiacea |
| Common Name: | Wattle |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub, Ground cover |
| Height: | 0.5 ~ 1 metre |
| Width: | 1 ~ 2 metre |
| Flower Colour: | Yellow |
| Flowering Time: | Spring |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Cottage garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Planting Season: | Spring |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Spreading, Mound-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial, Short lived |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Propagation Method: | Seed |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Special Features: | Cut flower, Erosion control, Fast growing |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Seed eating birds |
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