Acacia redolens
VANILLA WATTLE, BANK CAT CLAW
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: medium soil salinity, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal hedge, groundcovers, border, soil binding

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting

 
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Acacia redolens
VANILLA WATTLE, BANK CAT CLAW
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: medium soil salinity, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: blue-grey


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal hedge, groundcovers, border, soil binding

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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