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Acacia floribunda

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Gossamer Wattle

Acacia floribunda
Acacia floribunda

Widely used in landscaping, Acacia floribunda is a fast-growing small tree with a natural weeping or pendulous habit.

It works well as a background tree in the garden border and is useful in new landscaping projects as it establishes a good size quickly. It is also suited for use as an informal screen or windbreak.

The flowers are a paler yellow than many other Acacia, cylindrical in shape, around 4 – 5cm in length and attractive.

Three forms are available :

  • The low-growing Acacia floribunda compact dwarf form will reach less than 1m in height in most conditions.
  • Acacia floribunda x genistifolia, which is a hybrid.
  • The species A. floribunda.

How to Grow Gossamer Wattle

Once established, this is a very low-care species.

  • Plant in full sun to light shade after digging over the soil well.
  • Soil needs to be well-drained throughout the year.
  • In poor soils, a little compost added can be beneficial.
  • Water in well with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.
  • An annual application of a Native Plant fertiliser will assist with growth rate.

Pruning

This is a species that can be pruned to maintain size and shape.

Propagation

From seed, which will need scarification to germinate.

Summary Information

  • Botanical name – Acacia floribunda
  • Common names – Sallow Wattle, Gossamer Wattle, White Sally, Sally Wattle
  • Family – Fabaceae
  • Position – Full to part sun to afternoon shade
  • Soil – Well drained
  • Height – To around 6m
  • Spread – To around 3 – 4m
  • Flowers – Pale yellow
  • Flowering time – Late winter to spring
  • Foliage – Mid-green
  • Frost tolerant – Yes
  • Drought tolerant – Yes

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