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Acacia williamsonii

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Acacia williamsonii - Whirrakee Wattle
Acacia williamsonii – Whirrakee Wattle

The Whirrakee Wattle

A smaller growing species Acacia williamsonii or “Whirrakee Wattle” can be found growing from Victoria into New South Wales.

This is a shrub like plant, masses of yellow flowers in late winter to spring on a small plant that will reach around 2 metres in height.

Found growing all through the goldfields areas around Bendigo, it is fast to establish and a good plant for revegetation of degraded areas.

With its naturally smaller habit Acacia williamsonii could also be used a a low hedging plant in larger properties.

Care

Best grown in full sun and a well drained soil this is a species that will grow well on poorer soils. In can cope with clay soils as long as they are not prone to becoming waterlogged.

This has become a rare plant in cultivation and is difficult to find in nurseries

Summary Information

  • Botanical Name – Acacia williamsonii
  • Common Name – Whirrakee Wattle
  • Position – Full sun to a little shade.
  • Soil – Well drained.
  • Height – To around 2 metres, sometimes taller.
  • Spread – To around 2 metres.
  • Flowers – Golden yellow
  • Flowering Time – Winter to spring.
  • Foliage – Mid green
  • Frost tolerant – Yes
  • Drought tolerant – Yes

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