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Acacia podalyriifolia | silver-gray leaves, yellow pompom flowers
Acacia podalyriifolia | silver-gray leaves, yellow pompom flowers
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Add Sunshine to Your Garden with Pearl Acacia
Acacia podalyriifolia is also known as pearl acacia or sweet acacia. Sweet Acacia is a fast-growing tree with sleek bark and silver foliage. Sweet Acacia produces beautiful bright yellow flowers in winter and spring and can reach a height of 20-25 feet.
Hailing from Australia, Sweet Acacia thrives in full sun and is highly resilient to drought, making it a perfect addition to any garden. Acacia podalyriifolia is a low-maintenance plant with ecological benefits, attracting birds and insects with its nectar-producing flowers.
Acacia podalyriifolia Key Characteristics:
- Give yellow pom-pom flowers in Spring
- Fragrant flowers
- Grey green leaves year round
- Symbolizes regeneration, perseverance, and integrity
🌳Category: Tree
👩👦 Family: Mimosaceae
🌻Flower Color: Yellow
🚦Height: 12-20 ft
🚥Width: 15-20 ft
🍃Tolerates: Coast, Drought, Deer
💧Water Needs: Bi-weekly
💪Hardy: 20-25F
🌤️ Exposure: Part Shade to Full Sun
🏠 Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
🌰Soil: Garden Soil, 6-7 pH
🍂Fertilize: All-purpose
🌳 Growth Rate: Fast
🌍 Origin: Australia
🌇 Growing Zones: 4-8
🕊️Attract: Birds, Bees
🪴🏝️Landscape: in pot or in ground
😹Fun Facts: The Acacia holds deep spiritual meaning, representing renewal, resilience, and honesty. Its eternal evergreen leaves symbolize the everlasting nature of the human soul. Acacia podalyriifolia: fast-growing perennial with ornamental yellow pompom flowers!
📝Growing Notes:
Acacia podalyriifolia is a sunshine-loving plant that does well in any garden. Its yellow puffball flowers and silver-gray leaves are a unique addition to any collection. This tree can handle dry spells, so minimal watering is required once it has settled in. It's also easy to prune to keep its shape and encourage bushy growth, making it an excellent choice for both experienced and new gardeners alike.
