Acacia boormanii - Snowy River wattle

Acacia boormanii

Snowy River Wattle

A small, rounded shrub 9-12'. It produces sweetly scented, bright yellow balls of flowers in the spring. It also tolerates cold well and is reported to withstand some snow. Native in the alpine country of New South Wales and Victoria. It is hardy, fast growing and freely flowering. Hardy to about +24 degrees F.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 8
Type	Small rounded shrub to 12'
Flower Color	Yellow
Growth Rate	Moderate
Placement	Sun
Culture	20 inches minimum annual rainfall
Native	New South Wales, Victoria
Family	Mimosaceae

Key Benefits

	Sweetly scented flowers
	Fast growing accent plant
	Spring bloomer

Problem Solving Features

	Suitable for hedge
	Low water use
	Fast growing - hide unsightly areas
	Cold tolerant

Pricing - See Price List Here

* Seed germinates best if given hot water soak or use scarified seed. Place seed in near boiling water, soak for 24 hrs then sow. Any floating seeds need additional hot water/soak treatment. Sow seeds 1/8" deep, germination 2-3 weeks at 70-75 degrees F.

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