Hairy Wattle
Acacia Vestita
Overview
The Acacia vestita, commonly known as Hairy Wattle, is a dense, evergreen shrub native to Australia, growing up to 9-15 feet high and 6-10 feet wide. It features fine, feathery gray-green foliage and is adorned with soft yellow flowers in spring. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil, making it excellent for xeriscaping and adding a textured backdrop in landscape designs.
Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 8–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Very Low
- USDA zones
- 8–10
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 15–20 Ft.
- Mature width
- 15–20 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub, Tree
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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- John Tann from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0 · source
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