Acacia linifolia
FLAX THORN, FLAX WATTLE
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW

Other Botanical Names: Acacia abietina, A. linearis, Mimosa abietina, M. linearis, M. linifolia, Phyllodoce linifolia

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Acacia linifolia
FLAX THORN, FLAX WATTLE
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in cream

Flowering Time: mid summer to mid autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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