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Acacia
pendula
Weeping
myall |
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Acacia pendula is am erect
tree to 30' (10 m) with
pendulous branches and narrow gray phyllodes (like leaves).
It is a handsome foliage plant for dry areas. In
spring, yellow, ball-shaped flowers appear. This Acacia
species is native to the Queensland, New South Wales and
Victoria area of Australia. Frost tolerance has not been tested and this
species prefers full sun.
| Temperature Rating |
USDA Zone
8 |
| Type |
Small tree to
30' |
| Flower Color |
Yellow |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Placement |
Sun
|
| Culture |
18" minimum annual rainfall |
| Native |
Qld, New South Wales, Vic |
| Family |
Mimosaceae |
Key Benefits
 | Yellow, ball shaped flowers |
| Weeping habit |
| Early Spring bloomer |
|
Problem Solving Features
| Fast growing |
| Withstands heat, drought
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| Provides quick shelter or windbreak |
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* 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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