Knife Leaf Wattle
Knife Leaf Wattle
Acacia cultriformis
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Expected Height Range: |
2 m - 4 m |
Spread Range: | 2 m - 4 m |
Preferred positioning: | Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade |
Common uses: | Groundcover, Specimen plant, Draping, Container growing, Erosion control, Fast growing, Attractive foliage, Colourful, Drought tolerant, Low maintenance garden, Hedging, and Supports wildlife |
Flower Season/s: | Spring |
Flower Colour/s: | |
Plant life cycle: | Perennial |
Native to Australia, specifically southeastern Queensland, New South Wales, and the Australian Capital Territory. Typically found in open forests and woodlands. | |
Leaf information: | Silver-grey, triangular or knife-shaped leaves |
Preferred Soil: | Adapts well to a variety of soil types with good drainage. |
This wattle adds a beautiful texture and color contrast to any garden with its distinctive, triangular (knife-shaped) silver-grey foliage and vibrant golden yellow flower clusters. Additionally its flowers attract small insect eating birds like wrens and thornbills.
Care Considerations: | Pruning after flowering can help maintain a desired shape and promote denser foliage. It's generally pest-resistant and does not require fertilisation. |
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