Acacia retinodes

Also Known As

Water Wattle
Willow-Leaf Acacia
Wirilda

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

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

planting zones

9b-12

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Acacia retinodes plant details

Acacia retinodes is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia retinodes

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 15 FT - wide, 5 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia retinodes

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Willow-Leaf Acacia exudes a sweet fragrance from its yellow puffy flowers. Its heaviest bloom time is in spring and summer but it can flower intermittently year-round. The long spires of fragrant flower balls form along the stem amongst the willow-leafed foliage, and it makes an excellent cut flower to add a hint of sweetness to any floral arrangement. Also known as Swamp Wattle, when grown outside in its native Australia, this acacia can grow up to 30' tall. However, it makes a great potted plant because it starts blooming at 3-4' tall, it's drought tolerant and generally easy to care for. Remember to prune after heavy bloom to contain its size.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Gardening facts about Acacia retinodes plant

How to Grow Acacia retinodes

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant