Acacia Species, Wattle, Turpentine Bush

Acaciasclerophylla

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Acacia (a-KAY-see-uh)
Species
sclerophylla (skler-oh-FIL-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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| August 2009 | positive

Very attractive shrub, usually about 4ft high and double across rarely in shade to 8ft high.
Seeds are very hard and can have boil...Read More

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