ACACIA pravissima

Commonly known as Oven's acacia, Wedged leaf wattle

Slender architectural branchlets with globular yellow flowers

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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

£16.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £14 Each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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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)
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.
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 -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
Leaf shape - Deltoid - see photos above
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 -