Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
10a
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2.5m | Max | 4m |
1.5m | Min | 2.5m |
20 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Fern-Leaf Acacia Overview
This tender graceful evergreen shrub with grey-green fern-like leaves grows to 6m and produces fluffy yellow flowers in early spring. It will need winter protection unless situated in a very sheltered frost free position.
Common problems with Fern-Leaf Acacia
Can be susceptible to red spider mite when grown in a glasshouse.
How to propagate Fern-Leaf Acacia
Cuttings
Root semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Seed
In spring, sow seed at a minimum of 18°C
Special features of Fern-Leaf Acacia
Attracts bees
Other uses of Fern-Leaf Acacia
This low maintenance plant suits wall-side borders
