Acacia saligna (Blueleaf Wattle, Golden Wreath Wattle)
This fast-growing tree is ideal for arid climates where many others will not grow. The plant has golden flowers in the spring. It is native to southwestern Australia When mature it develops a spreading canopy In spring it is covered with fragrant golden flowers that attract many bees. Full sun is a must for this tree. It takes well to pruning. Watch out for suckers what the tree will grow after heavy pruning. Like most Acacia this tree fixes atmospheric nitrogen into the soil.
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French Name: Acacia
Pronunciation: a-KAY-see-uh sal-LIG-nuh
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Plant type: Tree
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Origin: Australia
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Heat Zones: 10 to 12
Hardiness Zones: 10 to 11
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Uses: Screen, Shade, Windbreak, Wildlife
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Weeping
Canopy Symmetry: Irregular
Canopy Density: Open
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 5 to 8 m
Spread at Maturity: 5 to 8 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 5 to 10 Years
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 10 - 20
Leaf Margins: Entire
Leaf Texture: Waxy, Glossy
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green, Blue-Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Flower Type: Capitulum
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Scent: Pleasant (Sweet)
Flower Color: Yellow
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Legume
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7
Fruit Color: Brown
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Poor
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full
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Management
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting