Acacia pulchella (Prickly Moses)
Botanical Information
| Family | Mimosaceae |
| Genus | Acacia |
| Species | pulchella |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Western Australia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 3 m |
| Spread | 1 - 2 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Spreading and mounding shape. |
| Landscape | Ornamental and barrier use. |
| Propagation | Seed and cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Dry, well-drained, sandy and clay loam soils with an acidic or neutral pH. Full sun to partial-shade. Prune after flowering. Drought resistant. |
| Leaf Description | Bipinnate leaves with leaflets 5 mm long. 1 or 2 spines at the base of each leaf. Open foliage. |
| Flower Description | The heads of the flowers are spherical with a diameter of 1 cm. Flowers in late winter to early spring. |
| Colour Description | The flowers are a golden yellow. The leaves are green. |
| Texture Description | Feathery leaves. |
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