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water wise plants
water hardiness
top tencoastal gardens
project typeurban and commercial
residential
erosion control
soil type and drainagelight - sandy soils
medium - loamy soils
heavy - clay soils
good drainage
reasonable drainage
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Acacia longifolia var. sophorae
coast wattle
Variable in form from a small upright tree to 5m in height, to a dense spreading shrub to 4m in width. The latter is typical when grown in coastal conditions. Light green phyllodes grow to 15cm in length and the flowers are golden yellow rods in spring |
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| origin | NSW, Qld, Vic, Tas, SA. |
| cultural notes | A fast growing and hardy plant tolerant of all soils provided they are not waterlogged. At their best in a sunny position. |
| maintenance | Can be pruned to maintain shape and promote a bushy habit. |
| tolerates | Tolerant of frost, drought, salt and smog. |
| flowering season | Spring. |
| flower colour | Golden yellow rod-shaped flower spikes to 5cm in length arising from the phyllode axils. Seed pods are light brown and often curved. |
| foliage colour | Mid to dark green leathery phllodes to 15cm in length. |
| width | up to 4m |
| height | up to 5m |
| plant spacing | 100cm apart |
| recommended uses | A fast growing hardy species often used in frontline coastal sand dune regeneration. Useful as hedges or windbreaks. Seeds are edible and can be roasted or ground into flour. |
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canberra
Corner Pialligo + Fairbairn Av
Pialligo ACT 2609
t 02 6262 6456 | f 02 6262 6006
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p PO Box 4560 Kingston ACT 2604
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se nsw
37 Wandella Forest Rd
Wandella NSW 2550
t 02 4477 9320 | f 02 6494 0256
p PO Box 5137 Cobargo NSW 2550
abn 91 109 945 146
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