Acacia redolens
Trailing Acacia
Description
This spreading groundcover quickly reaches 1' x 10'. It is used frequently for embankments and erosion control. Leaves are grey green. Accepts reflected sun. Small yellow flowers appear in early spring. This plant is native to Australia.
Plant Type
Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.