Acacia cultriformis
Knife acacia, Knife-leaf wattle, Dogtooth wattle
Acacia Acacia
A. cultriformis - A. cultriformis is a tender, erect then spreading, evergreen shrub or small tree with flattened, oval to triangular, blue- to grey-green leaf stalks (phyllodes) and racemes of spherical, bright yellow-flower heads in spring. Flowers are followed by long, green seed pods.
Acacia cultriformis is: Evergreen
Erect, Spreading
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Yellow in Spring
Blue-green in All seasons
Generally pest free. Resistant to deer.
Bark borer , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs Bark borer , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Root rot Root rot
Pruning group 8. Does not respond well to hard pruning.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Acacia cultriformis (Knife acacia) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 Years.
Banks and Slopes, City, Flower Arranging, Greenhouse, Hedging/Screens, Mediterranean, Specimen tree, Wallside and trellises
In warm areas, grow outdoors in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Mature height is variable and dependent upon growing conditions/site. Drought tolerant but best with occasional watering in dry summers. Dislikes humid climates. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. In growth, water freely and feed monthly; sparingly in winter.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Indoor unheated (H2)
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Acacia cultriformis
Knife acacia, Knife-leaf wattle, Dogtooth wattle
Acacia Acacia
A. cultriformis - A. cultriformis is a tender, erect then spreading, evergreen shrub or small tree with flattened, oval to triangular, blue- to grey-green leaf stalks (phyllodes) and racemes of spherical, bright yellow-flower heads in spring. Flowers are followed by long, green seed pods.
Australia
Evergreen
Erect, Spreading
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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Yellow in Spring
Blue-green in All seasons
Generally pest free. Resistant to deer.
Bark borer , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Pruning group 8. Does not respond well to hard pruning.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Acacia cultriformis (Knife acacia) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 Years.
Banks and Slopes, City, Flower Arranging, Greenhouse, Hedging/Screens, Mediterranean, Specimen tree, Wallside and trellises
In warm areas, grow outdoors in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Mature height is variable and dependent upon growing conditions/site. Drought tolerant but best with occasional watering in dry summers. Dislikes humid climates. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. In growth, water freely and feed monthly; sparingly in winter.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Indoor unheated (H2)
Zone 10, Zone 9
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