ACACIA longifolia
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ACACIA longifolia
Commonly known as Sallow wattle, Sydney golden wattle
Long lance-shaped willow leaves and bright yellow flowers
£19.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
One of the hardiest wattles. Usually grown as a cool greenhouse plant but can survive all but the hardest frosts. -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites under glass. -
Place of origin
Eastern Australia. -
EvergreenLance-shaped leaves (phyllodes) to 15cm (6in) long.
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Yellow
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Australian / New Zealand
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterUse loam-based (JI No. 3) compost in full light
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
6m (20ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree. Grows into a rounded, billowy shrub. Produces flowers in cylindrical clusters 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long.
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Will grow outside in milder locations
This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.Loam based compost for greenhouse - plenty of light.
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Sheltered site. -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
6m (20ft)
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