A large shrub or small tree to 18'.
It produces yellow ball flowers in spring and is very
attractive with the silver/blue foliage. The main features are spectacular
flower production, fast growing, drought tolerant, frost tolerant and free
flowering. Although native in New South Wales it is rare in it's
distribution but is slowly finding it's way into commercial production. Hardy to about +24 degrees F.
| Temperature Rating |
USDA Zone
8 |
| Type |
Shrub/small tree to 18' |
| Flower Color |
Yellow |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Placement |
Sun |
| Culture |
20 inches minimum annual
rainfall |
| Native |
New South Wales |
| Family |
Mimosaceae |
Key Benefits
 | Outstanding flower production |
| Attractive foliage |
| Low maintenance |
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Problem Solving Features
| Suitable for accent specimen |
| Low water use |
| Fast growing - hide unsightly areas |
| Frost/drought tolerant |
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* 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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