Acacia vestita – Hairy Wattle

Acacia vestita - hairy wattle
Acacia vestita - hairy wattle

The weeping greyish foliage coupled with a manageable size and brilliant spring displays of golden yellow flowers have made this a very popular wattle in cultivation. It forms a medium to tall shrub with very dense foliage that makes it an excellent screening plant or low windbreak. A light trim after flowering and a handful of low phosphorus fertiliser will ensure a magnificent display the following season.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 5

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Weeping

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Acacia vestita

Common Name : Wattle

Height : 6

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects