Botanical Name: Acacia verticillata
Common Names: 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
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
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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