Acacia myrtifolia|Myrtle Wattle
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Fast growing rounded to erect shrub with red, ribbed stems.
- Size (W x H)
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1-3m x 1-2m
- Leaves
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Broad, thick shiny foliage often with thickened yellow edges, 5-20cm x 5-25mm.
- Flowers
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Clusters of ball-shaped flowerheads, massed along branches in leaf axils. Narrow, erect, curved pods with thickened margins, 4-9cm x 3-5mm.
- Flower colour
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Cream to yellow
- Flower time
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July to October
- Growing conditions
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Sandy or clay well drained soils in heaths and scrubs of open forests. Full sun to semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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Provides fast colour in the garden while slower plants grow. About 5 years useful life span. Quick screen. Adaptable to most garden conditions. Pruning beneficial.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
