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Willow Wattle

Acacia Iteaphylla

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Overview

The Willow Wattle (Acacia iteaphylla) is an evergreen Australian native known for its long, willow-like leaves and vibrant yellow blooms in late winter to spring. This hardy shrub typically reaches 10-20 feet in height with a spread of 6-12 feet. Its fine texture creates a graceful appearance, and it's well-suited for screens or low windbreaks. Prefers full sun, tolerates drought and coastal conditions, and thrives in well-drained soils.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 8–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Willow Wattle (Acacia Iteaphylla) — Its fine texture creates a graceful appearance, and it's well-suited for screens or low windbreaks
Willow Wattle (Acacia Iteaphylla) — This hardy shrub typically reaches 10-20 feet in height with a spread of 6-12 feetWillow Wattle (Acacia Iteaphylla) — willow-like leaves and vibrant yellow blooms in late winter to springWillow Wattle (Acacia Iteaphylla) — The Willow Wattle (Acacia iteaphylla) is an evergreen Australian native known for its longWillow Wattle (Acacia Iteaphylla) — Prefers full sun, tolerates drought and coastal conditions, and thrives in well-drained soilsAcacia IteaphyllaAcacia Iteaphylla+18

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Mature height
8–10 Ft.
Mature width
10–15 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Willow Wattle (Acacia Iteaphylla) — Its fine texture creates a graceful appearance, and it's well-suited for screens or low windbreaks
Willow Wattle (Acacia Iteaphylla) — This hardy shrub typically reaches 10-20 feet in height with a spread of 6-12 feet
Willow Wattle (Acacia Iteaphylla) — willow-like leaves and vibrant yellow blooms in late winter to spring
Willow Wattle (Acacia Iteaphylla) — The Willow Wattle (Acacia iteaphylla) is an evergreen Australian native known for its long
Willow Wattle (Acacia Iteaphylla) — Prefers full sun, tolerates drought and coastal conditions, and thrives in well-drained soils
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Acacia Iteaphylla
Acacia Iteaphylla
Acacia Iteaphylla
Acacia Iteaphylla
Acacia Iteaphylla
Acacia Iteaphylla
Acacia Iteaphylla
Acacia Iteaphylla
Acacia Iteaphylla
Acacia Iteaphylla
Acacia Iteaphylla
Acacia Iteaphylla
Acacia Iteaphylla
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