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Acacia stricta

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Acacia stricta Hop Wattle, Straight Wattle,Hop Wattle, Straight Wattle,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Trees Open Canopy

Description:

Acacia stricta is an open, upright small tree with dull grey foliage and lemon flower balls from May to October. A reliable plant suiting most soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates extended dry conditions and coastal conditions.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

2-4m 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Any

Landscape Use(s)

Coastal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Wind Break, 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: Yellow

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Autumn

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: High

Frost: Moderate

Wind: High

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