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Item ID: 1299
Genus: Acacia
Plant Lists: Deer Resistant, Bee Plants, Clay Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Hot and Dry Climates, Plants For Cutting, Wild Life, Indestructables, Great for Containers
Plant Type: Shrub
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Acacia triptera
“Spur-Wing Wattle”

Acacia triptera “Spur-Wing Wattle” Acacia triptera “Spur-Wing Wattle”

photo:(left) Melburnian (right) Ian Sutton

Unusual, distinctive and attractive. This very dense, spreading shrub grows 3’ - 6’ tall & wide & bears oddly pointed, sharp leaves spreading out from the stem. Very showy, bright yellow, rod-like flower heads are produced profusely from early Spring to Summer. Extremely drought resistant, it just needs Sun & some fairly good drainage. When the conditions are very dry, the foliage turns a striking red-maroon. Hardy to 20 degrees F and much appreciated by small birdies. Good hedge or barrier plant.

Annie


 

Sun
Avg/Low Water
drought tolerant deer resistant

Shrub
USDA Zones 9-11

Item ID: 1299
Genus: Acacia
Plant Lists: Deer Resistant, Bee Plants, Clay Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Hot and Dry Climates, Plants For Cutting, Wild Life, Indestructables, Great for Containers
Plant Type: Shrub