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Acacia boormanii

Also Known As

Snowy River Wattle
Snowy River Wattle

Plant type

tree

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 5'-15'

planting zones

8a-12

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Acacia boormanii plant details

Acacia boormanii is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia boormanii

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia boormanii

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Highly decorative, this gorgeous 8-15' suckering shrub/tree deserves to be much more widely grown! This beauty features narrow, gracefully weeping silvery foliage and abundant fuzzy blooms of soft golden-yellow. The fragrant flower clusters last for weeks in spring. This Acacia is endemic to the Snowy River in southeast Australia. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A small tree or large shrub to 15'. Finely textured and open, with gray-green foliage and cheerful yellow flowers in late winter or early spring. Best in full sun to part shade and tolerant of seasonal extended wet periods.