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Acacia saligna

Species
  • Icon of shrub form Shrub
  • Icon of tree form Tree
Family Fabaceae
Synonyms Acacia bracteata, Acacia cyanophylla, Acacia lindleyi
Common names Golden Wreath Wattle, Orange Wattle

Climatic Suitability
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Acacia saligna: whole copse of trees
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Acacia saligna: leaves
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Acacia saligna: flower
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Acacia saligna: opened seed pod with seeds
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Acacia saligna: bark on trunk
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Form

Height in cultivation 2 – 10 m
Spread in cultivation 4 – 6 m
Origin Native
Flower colour Yellow
Flower period spring, winter
Leaf loss Evergreen
Risk allergen
Canopy area 28.3 m2

Site

Urban space type Garden, park, street
Use erosion control, feature, screen, windbreak
Planting & Maintenance Well drained soil
Soil Volume 8 – 17 m3
Water use Low

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade
Tolerance High drought
High frost
High coastal
Soil Salinity High
Growth rate Fast
Biodiversity Bird Insect Pollinator
Expected lifespan Moderate
Risk - Flammability High
Risk - Infrastructure Vigorous roots
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Climate Suitability

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