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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.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    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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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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