Acacia iteaphylla
Willow Wattle
Description
Willow Wattle has narrow, blue-green leaves clothed in somewhat drooping stems and forming a delicate yet bushy shrub. It can reach 8-10' tall and 10-15' wide. It has a dense habit which makes it a fine screen or specimen plant. New leaves and stems have attractive red tinge. Pale yellow fragrant flowers cover this shrub from late fall through early spring. It is very adaptable to most soils and tolerant of drought, lime and seacoast exposure. Evergreen.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Width Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Fall
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Messy
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers