Acacia genistifolia

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Genus Species: Acacia genistifolia Common / Product Name: Spreading Wattle Habit: SMALL SHRUB (SS) and MEDIUM SHRUB (MS)
Available Size: Tube
Height x Width: 3 – 4m x 2 – 3m
Pruning: Light Frost Tolerance: High
Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance: Medium / Well Drained
Coastal Tolerance: Medium
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Origin: Australian Plant
Evergreen: Yes
Flowering: starts: Late Winter / ends: Early Spring
Flower Colour: Yellow
Irrigation: No watering required once established if planted in suitable conditions. Will require water over long dry periods.
Lower Temperatures: Temperatures as low as -7°C for short periods once established. As a genus Acacia’s survive well with frost.
Upper Temperatures: Temperatures in the Mid 30’s°C to Low 40’s°C. Can tolerate higher temperatures for short periods over the summer months.
Fertilizing: Use a slow release fertilizer annually.
Environment: Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.