Acacia schinoides

Acacia schinoides
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Acacia
Species: A. schinoides
Binomial name
Acacia schinoides
Benth.
Synonyms
  • Acacia pruinosa auct. non Benth.[1]

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.[1]

Description

Acacia schinoides grows to a height of 2–10 m. In summer it bears cream-colored, ball-shaped flowers.[2] It is a, "Fast-growing tree in well-composted soil."[3]

Uses

The shrub makes a good garden hedge.[3]

Natural growing conditions

Acacia schinoides can withstand frosts as low as −7 °C. It does well in both shade and sun.[3]

References


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