Acacia lanuginophylla
Woolly Wattle
Family |
Fabaceae |
Genus |
Acacia |
Species |
lanuginophylla |
Category |
Tropicals, Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Cool season protection under glass. |
Height |
1.5 m |
Shape |
A dense and compact low shrub. |
Growth |
Slow |
Habitat |
Woolly Wattle can be grown in well-drained soils like clay or sand overlaying loam. It is not salt-tolerant, but can endure a winter wet climate for a short period of time. Woolly Wattle is able to thrive in dry summer conditions once it has fully grown. |
Flower Description |
Golden-yellow globular flowers that have a feathery texture, that bloom from June until October. |
Colour Description |
Woolly Wattle has a soft grey foliage, and yellow flowers. |
Texture Description |
This shrub is covered with fine hairs that give it a feathery texture. |