Acacia notabilis |
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Flinder's Wattle |
Description
Moderate to fast growing large evergreen shrub, can reach an eventual size of about 12' tall and wide. Not thorny. Slender grey green leaves. Flowers are showy yellow puffballs in spring. Can be trimmed as a small tree. Native to Australia.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Spring
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Silhouette
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.