Acacia oxycedrus
SPIKE WATTLE
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW, VIC, SA

Other Botanical Names: Acacia taxifolia, Hecatandra oxycedrus

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Acacia oxycedrus
SPIKE WATTLE
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early spring to mid spring, mid winterlate winter

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style, coastal, cottage & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, informal hedge, barrier, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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