Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acacia glaucoptera Nana Dwarf Clay Wattle, Flat Wattle,Dwarf Clay Wattle, Flat Wattle,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Shrubs Dense, Shrub Like, Spreading
Description:
Native shrub endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. Unique foliage of leafless flattened phyllodes that function as leaves. Yellow globular flowers appear along the steam from winter to summer.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Plant into well drained soil and apply an organic mulch. Fertilise with a native specific fertiliser. Occasional pruning to remove dead wood. Information & Images courtesy of Bush Magik.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Fabaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Grey
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High