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Acacia myrtifolia

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Acacia myrtifolia Myrtle Wattle, Red Stemmed Wattle,Myrtle Wattle, Red Stemmed Wattle,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Hedging / Screening, Trees Upright Narrow

Description:

Acacia myrtifolia is a fast growing small tree with bronze new growth and cream ball flowers occurring from July to October. can be used as an effective low screening plant. Tolerates most soils and extended dry periods in full sun to part shade.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

2-4m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Any

Landscape Use(s)

Bird Attracting, Hedging / Screening, Native Garden

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser

Family Name: Origin:

Mimosaceae Australia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Cream

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: TBA

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Low

Drought: High

Frost: Moderate

Wind: High

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