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Acacia beckleri

Also Known As

  • Barrier Range Wattle

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

Acacia beckleri plant details

Acacia beckleri is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In winter yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia beckleri

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in winter
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia beckleri

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Acacia beckleri plant

How to Grow Acacia beckleri

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8'-16'

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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 15'-30'

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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