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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.

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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