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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Mimosaceae (~Fabales) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 6-8 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Acacia glaucoptera (Clay Wattle) - A very unusual Acacia that grows to 3 feet high with a sprawling habit. Its twisting branches are clothed with continuously overlapping gray-green leaves giving the appearance of a zigzagging stem. New growth is red or bronze and in cooler months the foliage stems are a purplish tone. Large, rounded yellow flowers form along the stems in spring. Requires full sun and good drainage. Hardy to 20-25 degrees F. Can be used selectively as a ground cover in a small area or as an unusual specimen plant. The name Acacia comes either from the Greek word 'akazo' meaning "to sharpen" or from the Egyptian word 'akakia', a name given to the Egyptian Thorn, Acacia arabica.
The information that is presented on this page is based on research we have conducted about this plant in our library and from reliable online sources. We also consider observations we have made of it in the nursery's garden and in other gardens we have visited, as well how it performs in our nursery crops out in the field. We incorporate comments that we receive from others as well and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they know of cultural information that would aid others in growing Acacia glaucoptera. |
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