Acacia stenophylla (Shoestring acacia)

Botanical name

Acacia stenophylla

Other names

Shoestring acacia, Eumong, Shoe-string acacia

Genus

Acacia Acacia

Species

A. stenophylla - A. stenophylla is a vigorous, open, evergreen tree with weeping branches bearing long, linear, grey-green leaves and, in late winter and early spring, racemes of spherical, cream to pale yellow flowers followed by flat, green seed pods ripening brown.

Native to

Australia

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Weeping, Open branches

Toxicity

All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.

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Colour

Flower

Pale-yellow in Spring; Pale-yellow in Summer; Pale-yellow in Winter

Foliage

Grey-green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest free.

Specific pests

Mealybugs , Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease free.

General care

Pruning

Pruning group 8.

Propagation methods

Seed

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Acacia stenophylla (Shoestring acacia) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 years.

Suggested uses

Salt tolerant, Drought Tolerant, City, Specimen tree, Sub-Tropical

Cultivation

Prefers well-drained, saline, alkaline soil in full sun but tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Drought and heat tolerant once established.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, West

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)

USDA zones

Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Acacia stenophylla (Shoestring acacia)

Common pest name

Scientific pest name

Hylesia nigricans

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

South American moth which could be damaging to broadleaf species if introduced to the UK; as well as having human health impacts. The main pathway is likely to be goods (including non-plant material) imported from South America and awareness raising with the main industry sectors is recommended.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Acacia stenophylla (Shoestring acacia)

Common pest name

Asain cotton leafworm; Cluster caterpillar; Fall armyworm; Rice cutworm; Taro caterpiller; Tobacco budworm; Tobacco caterpillar; Tobacco cutworm; Tobacco leaf caterpillar

Scientific pest name

Spodoptera litura

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Regulated pest; frequently intercepted with occasional outbreaks which have been successfully eradicated in the UK.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Acacia stenophylla (Shoestring acacia)

Common pest name

pink wax scale; red was scale; ruby wax scale

Scientific pest name

Ceroplastes rubens

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Based on its biology and low potential impact continued action on this pest in the UK would not be considered appropriate. It is likely to be of more concern to southern Member States of the EU; as it is an economic pest of citrus.

About this section

Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.

Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here

Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.

Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/