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Acacia rubida

Also Known As

  • Red Stemmed Wattle

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-16'
  • W: 5'-16'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

Acacia rubida plant details

Acacia rubida is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In winter yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - 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 rubida

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 5 FT - 16 FT - wide, 5 FT - 16 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in winter
Uses: distinctive bark, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia rubida

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Medium sized tree from coastal SE Australia, with light green foliage -- 1-4" , narrow phyllodes (flattened leaf stalks) and occasional, pinnate juvenile leaves. Reddish stems create color contrast as do clusters of cream to yellow flowers in winter. Best in bright sun. Drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy into the upper teens F, mid to upper USDA zone 8; resprouts from lower temperatures. A good coastal plant and one that is easily stooled.

Gardening facts about Acacia rubida plant

How to Grow Acacia rubida

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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