Acacia iteaphylla

Common Name: Winter Wattle

Height: 2-3 metres

Spread: 3 metres

Habit: Bushy shrub.

Family: Mimosaceae

Origin/Habitat: Southern Flinders Ranges and westward.

Foliage: Dull green in colour, almost straight, one central vein.

Flowers: May-July. Lemon yellow.

Other features for identification: Pods straight, almost flat.

Soil preferences: Fertilise at plant out with 10gm of 18:2.6:10 N.P.K, slow release.

Cultural tolerances: Likes a full sun position, very resistant to drought, resistant to frost. Wind tolerance – can be placed in the front line of a windbreak.

Common Pest or Disease problems:

Maintenance requirements: Low. Add a 9-month fertiliser in spring.

Uses:     Ornamental ,  Bird Attracting &  Windbreak

Other: Medium fire risk.

Propagation: Treat seeds with heat.