ACACIA pravissima

Evergreen - grey-green, lopsidedly triangular leaves 0.5-2cm (¼-¾in) long.

Yellow

Height - 3-8m (10-25ft)

Spread - 3-7m (10-22ft)

Tall Shrub - or small tree of open to dense habit with short, pendent branches. Produces flower heads 5mm (¼in) across, profusely

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)

Full sun - sheltered site.

Additional Features - Architectural interest -

Pests & Diseases - red spider mites under glass

Place of origin - Australia (New South Wales, Victoria)

Flower Shape - Racemes - - branched, axillary racemes 5-10cm (2-4in) long

Garden Location/Conditions - Australian / New Zealand -

Sub-tropical / mediterranean

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 8

Scented Plants - Scented flowers -

Seasonal Interest - Spring -

Winter

Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -

Neutral to acid soil

Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -