Acacia redolens

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Spreading Acacia

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This is a fast, aggressive shrub or groundcover used frequently for embankments. It grows to 3-5' tall by 10-15' wide and can be used in large scale plantings and in difficult situations. It is very hardy. Leaves are grey green. The leaves have a vanilla fragrance when crushed. Light creamy yellow flowers are borne in globular clusters in late winter. This plant is from Western Australia. By the photos, one can see the larger size compared to Desert Carpet?.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Irrigate early in the morning and/or late in the evening to reduce water loss due to evaporation and wind drift.