Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acacia howittii Sticky Wattle,Sticky Wattle,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs, Trees Dense, Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Native to south eastern Victoria, a graceful large shrub to small tree with a height of 5-8m. featuring dark green sticky leaves and golden balls of flowers in spring. It has been put on the environmental weed list in some other areas so check your location before selecting.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Erosion Control, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Verge, Wind Break, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Plant in moist well drained soil and apply an organic mulch. Fertilise with a native specific fertiliser. Prune after flowering to keep desired shape if shaping is required.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Mimosaceae 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
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