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    • Photo of Acacia vestita flower by Waltzing Matilija

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    Also Known As

    • Hairy Wattle

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 12'-16'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Acacia vestita plant details

    Acacia vestita is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue foliage. In winter yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia vestita

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 16 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in winter
    Uses: fragrant, weeping, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia vestita

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat, pollution and seaside / salt
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Hairy Wattle? Probably would have gone with Velvet Wattle myself. Common names aside, this is a wonderful, mid-sized Acacia for urban gardens. The weeping habit is graceful and although the leaves (or phyllodes to be accurate) resembles the blade of a saw, they’re actually super soft to the touch. This is a hardy plant, perfectly adapted to life in our summer-dry climate. The mother plant here at the nursery does just fine with a few deep waterings during the summer and nothing for the rest of the year.

    By: Waltzing Matilija

    Gardening facts about Acacia vestita plant

    How to Grow Acacia vestita

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • pollution tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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