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Acacia riceana
Also Known As
- Rice's Wattle
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 12'-30'
- W: 12'-30'
planting zones
- 8b-11
Acacia riceana plant details
Acacia riceana is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia riceana
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 FT - 30 FT - wide, 12 FT - 30 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in spring
- Uses: fragrant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia riceana
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Acacia riceana
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
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Size
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Width: 15'-20'
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 8'-10'
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 12'-16'
Width: 8'-16'
- sun
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- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
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Size
Height: 6'-20'
Width: 6'-20'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 20'-30'
Width: 15'-30'
- sun - mostly sun
- high - drought tolerant
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