Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Acacia merinthophora |
Principal Common Name | Zigzag Wattle |
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Description | An open shrub reaching 9 to 12 feet tall with a weeping habit and the stems of the branches change direction at the points where the phyllodes(leaves) occur. Short, rod-shaped flower clusters are produced in the phyllode axils in early winter to early spring. They are bright yellow in color and are followed by slender, curved seed pods. |
General Comments | Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
Origin | |
Nativity | Australia |
Height Range | 8 - 12 FT |
Spread Range | 8 - 12 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
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Sunset Zones | |
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Leaf Color | Gray-Green |
Leaf Texture | Fine : Thin : Thread-like |
Form | Shrub : Small Tree |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Flower Time | Winter |
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Ease of Growing | Average |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Drought Tolerant : Sparse |
Outstanding Features | Color : Cut Flower : Dried Flower : Drought tolerant : Flower : Form : Rare or Unusual |
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