Acacia pravissima (Ovens wattle)
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Intermediate skill rating |
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3m max. spread |
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4m max. height |
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10-20 years to maturity |
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2 hours care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Acacia pravissima
Other names: Ovens wattle
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Genus: Acacia
Species: A. pravissima - A. pravissima is an evergreen shrub with divided light-green leaves and clusters of globe shaped creamy-yellow flowers.
Acacia pravissima is: Evergreen
Flower: Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Winter
Foliage: Grey-green, Cream in All seasons
Fruit: Red, Black in Autumn
Habit: Bushy
Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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Pests: Generally pest free.
Specific pests: Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Diseases: Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning: Doesn't respond well to hard pruning.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Acacia pravissima (Ovens wattle) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant outdoors in neutral to acid soil in sheltered frost-free location. If planted 'under glass', plant in loam-based compost in full light.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3), Indoor unheated (H2) | |
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