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    Also Known As

    • Leafless Rock Wattle

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-9'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Acacia aphylla plant details

    Acacia aphylla is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in alkaline, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia aphylla

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 9 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia aphylla

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: alkaline, average and well-drained

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    Gardening facts about Acacia aphylla plant

    How to Grow Acacia aphylla

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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