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Acacia glaucoptera

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Acacia glaucoptera

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Acacia, Acacia denticulosa, Acacia boormanii, Acacia cultriformis, Acacia cardiophylla

Acacia glaucoptera, commonly known as flat wattle or clay wattle, is a species of Acacia which is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a spreading or erect shrub which ranges in height from 0.3 metres to 1.2 metres, and up to 2 metres in width. It produces yellow, globular flowers between late winter and early summer.

Acacia glaucoptera Australian Succulents Acacia glaucoptera Mimosaceae

Cultivation

Acacia glaucoptera Australian Succulents Acacia glaucoptera Mimosaceae

This species is often grown for its unusual "foliage" (its "leaves" are actually cladodes). It requires good drainage and occasional pruning to remove dead wood. It will withstand temperatures down to -7 °C.

Acacia glaucoptera Acacia glaucoptera Benth FloraBase Flora of Western Australia

Acacia glaucoptera Esperance Wildflowers Acacia glaucoptera Flat Wattle

Acacia glaucoptera Australian National Botanic Gardens Growing Acacia

References

Acacia glaucoptera Wikipedia


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