Botanical Name: Acacia floribunda
Common Name: Everblooming Acacia Type of Plant: dicot: shrub/tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, multi-trunked plant, which develops a loosely branched, rounded canopy as it matures Height 10-20' Spread equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun or partial sun; grows poorly in shade Soil tolerates most soils except wet adobe Hardiness some frost (zones 8, 9, 13-24) warm locations near coast Morphology: Leaves phyllodes: pinnate, alternate, lanceolate-falcate, 3-4" long, yellow green Flowers pale yellow, many stamened, in small clusters; the clusters are in loose axillary spikes; fall - spring Fruit a pod: 1-2" long, constricted between the seeds Propagation: seed Usage: a very attractive small accent tree, valued for its heavy display of yellow flowers and loose, open form; suitable for filtered shade tree, or large screen Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak; avoid wet, poorly-drained locations Fertilizing fertilize as needed; little required Pruning stake and head high when young; develop an open framework Pests/Diseases relatively disease and pest free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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