Botanical Name: Acacia redolens
Common Name: Acacia redolens Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape spreading, shrubby groundcover with upright woody branches and gray blue Height 2-4' Spread 6-15' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun Soil tolerates any soil with good drainage Hardiness some frost (zones 8, 9, 12-24) Morphology: Leaves phyllodia to 3" long, blue-gray fairly sparse from close-u p Flowers tiny rounded, yellow flowers in winter 1/2" across Fruit small pod to 3" long, 1/2" wide Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings, seed Usage: excellent groundcover on slopes, banks, large areas. Good for erosion control, drought tolerance, adaptability to poor soils Landscape Care: Watering prefers fairly deep infrequent watering – none needed after first year Fertilizing none Pruning for control only Pests/Diseases root rot where drainage is poor Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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