Acacia genistifolia seeds grow into the spreading wattle a dense, prickly shrub native to the temperate biome of south-eastern Australia, including New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. The epithet genistifolia means ‘broom-leaved’, referring to the narrow, broom-like phyllodes. One of the most widespread and ecologically versatile wattles in south-eastern Australia, it produces bright yellow rod-like flower spikes from winter through to spring sometimes as early as late autumn and provides excellent dense cover for wildlife. Three subspecies are recognised in current taxonomy. Family Fabaceae.
Acacia genistifolia is a tough, adaptable shrub tolerating a wide range of soils including poor, dry and sandy ones. An excellent bird habitat plant and useful for revegetation in temperate climates. Full sun to partial shade.
Acacia genistifolia is one of south-eastern Australia’s most useful and ecologically important shrubby wattles its early flowering, dense protective cover and adaptability to poor soils make it an invaluable plant for wildlife gardening and revegetation across the temperate landscapes of the Australian south-east.
IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
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