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| 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 |
| Warning | |
| Sunset Zones | |
| USDA Zones | |
| 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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