Kingdom Plantae Family Fabaceae Scientific name Acacia schinoides | Order Fabales Genus Acacia Rank Species | |
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Similar Acacia prominens, Acacia beauverdiana, Acacia beckleri, Acacia blayana, Acacia trachyphloia | ||
Acacia schinoides is a shrub or tree indigenous to Australia. It has also been introduced into Kenya and Zimbabwe and it is cultivated there. A common name for the plant in Australia is green cedar wattle.
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Description
Acacia schinoides grows to a height of 2–10 m. In summer it bears cream-colored, ball-shaped flowers. It is a, "Fast-growing tree in well-composted soil."
Uses
The shrub makes a good garden hedge.
Natural growing conditions
Acacia schinoides can withstand frosts as low as −7 °C. It does well in both shade and sun.
References
Acacia schinoides Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA