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Acacia imbricata

Also Known As

  • Imbricate wattle

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

Acacia imbricata plant details

Acacia imbricata is a broadleaf evergreen shrub 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 occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia imbricata

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia imbricata

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A tough and fast growing shrub from South Australia. The entire plant erupts with thousands of small, golden pom-poms in late Winter to early Spring. This adaptable plant makes an excellent screen and isn't too fussy about soils, as long as they drain. Provide full sun and expect growth to about 6-8' high and wide. Light pruning at a young age will encourage a fuller plant. Hardy to at least 26 °F and possibly lower.

Gardening facts about Acacia imbricata plant

How to Grow Acacia imbricata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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