Acacia glaucoptera
Acacia glaucoptera
Botanical Name: Acacia glaucoptera Common Names: Clay Wattle, Flat Wattle,Clay Wattle, Flat Wattle, Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Plant Habit: Dense, Shrub Like
Description: Native shrub endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. Unique foliage of leafless flattened phyllodes that function as leaves. Yellow globular flowers appear along the steam from winter to summer.
Mature Height: 60cm-1m Position: Full Sun Mature Width: 60cm-1m Soil Type: Any, Well Drained
Family Name: Fabaceae Landscape Use(s): Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Origin: Australia Container / Pot
Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green, Grey Generally trouble free Flower Colours: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: Spring, Summer Plant into well drained soil and apply an organic mulch. Fertilise with a native Fruit: Insignificant specific fertiliser. Occasional pruning to remove dead wood.
Requirements: Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Care: Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well Maintenance Level: Low Water Usage: Low
Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate
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