Acacia vestita - Hairy wattle, Weeping Boree

Acacia vestita

Hairy wattle, Weeping Boree

This is a beautiful weeping shrub to about 9' high x 15' wide. The golden balls of flowers appear in spring. The phyllodes (like leaves) are triangular, gray-green and hairy. Sun, well drained soil. It will tolerate some frosts and dry soil. Pruning will improve foliage density and flowering.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 8
Type	Shrub 9' x 15'
Flower Color	Golden yellow
Growth Rate	Moderate
Placement	Sun
Culture	Low to moderate moisture
Native	New South Wales
Family	Mimosaceae

Key Benefits

	Attractive golden flowers
	Unique, triangular phyllodes
	One of the best of the genus

Problem Solving Features

	Frost tolerant
	May be used as a screen
	Useful as a hedge or windbreak

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.

Thursday March 13, 2003 05:58 PM

australiaplants@nexet.net

http://www.australiaplants.com/Acacia_vestita.htm