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Acacia verticillata

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Acacia verticillata Prickly Moses, Star Leaved Acacia, ,Prickly Moses, Star Leaved Acacia,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Shrubs Irregular Shape, Shrub Like

Description:

An upright very prickly wattle that is extremely tough, with bright yellow flower spikes are borne singly or in small clusters in late winter and spring. Its best suited to dappled shade but will tolerate some full sun positions. A great plant that can be used as a screen to stop access to unfenced properties.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

2-4m 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Any

Landscape Use(s)

Bird Attracting, Mass Planting, Native Garden

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Fabaceae Australia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Yellow

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: High

Frost: High

Wind: High

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