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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

    A large shrub or small tree (to 30') whose gracefully pendulous shoots (somewhat resembling a weeping willow in habit) produce small linear leaves and fragrant pale yellow flowers. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Acacia riceana plant

    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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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun - mostly sun
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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun
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    • dry in summer
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