Acacia oxycedrus - Spike wattle

Acacia oxycedrus

Spike wattle, Prickly Moses

Spike wattle is found native in the Blue Mountains area of New South Wales in the low, open forest. This species is one of the more showiest of the wattles. Bright creamy yellow, rod-like flowers. A dense shrub 3-9' high x 6' wide. Excellent for use as a hedge for an impenetrable barrier.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 8
Type	Shrub to 9 x 6'
Flower Color	Creamy Yellow
Growth Rate	Moderate
Placement	Sun
Culture	Low to moderate moisture
Native	New South Wales
Family	Mimosaceae

Key Benefits

	Creamy yellow, rod-like flowers
	Dark green phyllodes
	Flowers late winter/early spring

Problem Solving Features

	Excellent for use as a hedge
	Impenetrable barrier
	Dense shrub

Pricing - See Price List Here

* Seed germinates best if given hot water soak or use scarified seed. Place seed in near boiling water, soak for 24 hrs then sow. Any floating seeds need additional hot water/soak treatment. Sow seeds 1/8" deep, germination 2-3 weeks at 70-75 degrees F.

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