Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acacia floribunda Little Flori Dwarf Gossamer Wattle, Weeping Acacia, White Sallow Wattle,Dwarf Gossamer Wattle, Weeping Acacia, White Sallow Wattle,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Rounded, Spreading
Description:
Attractive small compact native shrub that grows to between 30-50cm tall x 50-80cm wide. Long and narrow leaves and mass clusters of yellow flowers in early Spring. Great for native and cottage themed gardens.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Plant in well drained soil, apply an organic mulch and fertilise with a slow release native fertiliser annually. Information & Images courtesy of Bush Magik.
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Fabaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High