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Acacia glaucoptera (Clay wattle)
2 hours care
per year
per year
2.5m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Acacia glaucoptera
Other names
Clay wattle, Flat wattle
Genus
Acacia Acacia
Species
A. glaucoptera - A. glaucoptera is an upright to spreading, frost-hardy, evergreen shrub with overlapping, pointed, grey-green leaves, flushed red or bronze when young, and spherical, bright yellow flowers from late winter to early summer. Flowers are followed by curled, green seed pods turning red when ripe.
Acacia glaucoptera is: Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Upright
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Flower
Bright-yellow in Spring; Bright-yellow in Winter
Foliage
Flushed red in Spring; Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8. Does not respond well to hard pruning.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Acacia glaucoptera (Clay wattle) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Greenhouse, Specimen tree, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In warm climates, grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Drought tolerant but best with occasional watering in dry summers. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. In growth, water freely and feed monthly; sparingly in winter.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Acacia glaucoptera
Other names
Clay wattle, Flat wattle
Genus
Acacia Acacia
Species
A. glaucoptera - A. glaucoptera is an upright to spreading, frost-hardy, evergreen shrub with overlapping, pointed, grey-green leaves, flushed red or bronze when young, and spherical, bright yellow flowers from late winter to early summer. Flowers are followed by curled, green seed pods turning red when ripe.
Native to
Australia
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Upright
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Bright-yellow in Spring; Bright-yellow in Winter
Foliage
Flushed red in Spring; Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8. Does not respond well to hard pruning.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Acacia glaucoptera (Clay wattle) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Greenhouse, Specimen tree, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In warm climates, grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Drought tolerant but best with occasional watering in dry summers. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. In growth, water freely and feed monthly; sparingly in winter.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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