Acaena are low-growing, mainly evergreen perennials and sub-shrubs, from the Southern Hemisphere. They require moist, well-drained soil and a sunny or partially shaded site. Propagate by division or seed in spring. Has pinnate foliage, some with colorful seed burrs. ‘Kupferteppich’ […]
Acaena buchananii ( New Zealand Burr )
Acaena buchananii is an mat-forming evergreen perennial with grey-green pinnate leave and spiny burrs. In mid or late summer, the prostate stems root and when they touch the ground, they form dense mats. Good for paths, especially to cover up […]
Acacia stenophylla ( Shoestring Acacia )
Narrow light green leaves form sharp contract against the maroon bark on this weeping evergreen tree. Small yellow flowers appear from late winter to early spring. This fast-growing, hardy plant is drought tolerant once established. Until established, however, keep soil […]
Acacia salicina ( Willow Acacia )
Light yellow flowers on evergreen tree with semi-weeping growth habit. Long dark green leaves. Fast growing. Early spring fertilization is recommended. Light pruning to keep plant open, otherwise low maintenance. Full sun provides best growth and flowering results. Drought tolerant; […]
Acacia paradoxa ( Kangaroo Thorn Acacia )
Evergreen shrub with lance-shaped leaves and spiny stems. Single stalks of yellow flowerheads are produced in spring.
Acacia cultriformis ( Knife Acacia )
Erect, evergreen shrub becoming bushy and spreading with age. Oval 1/2- to 1-inch leaves are blueish-green. Bright yellow flowerheads appearing in spring are dense on the tips of the stems. May be used to decorate and protect hillsides and in […]
Acacia constricta ( Mescat Acacia )
A desert shrub growing from 3 to 10 feet tall. Tiny feathery leaves. Spiny. Brown to reddish-brown twigs. Yellow to orange-yellow flowers. Used for desert landscaping.
Acacia boormanii ( Snowy River Wattle )
Rounded shrub with silvery foliage. Profuse golden flowers in spring. Outstanding wattle in flower. Good screen plant. Suckering habit.
Acacia baileyana ( Bailey Acacia )
A small tree or large shrub with fern-like leaves composed of 16 to 40 tiny, linear leaflets. Fragrant yellow flowers bloom from winter to spring. Full sun produces best flowering and growth results. Early spring fertilization recommended. Drought tolerant. Prune […]
Acacia adunca ( Wallangra Wattle )
Large, evergreen shrub or small tree with drooping, narrow leaves in a compact growth habit. Yellow flowers in summer. Full sun, dry or wet granite soils.