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    ACACIA boormanii
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    ACACIA boormanii

    Commonly known as Golden mimosa, Snowy River wattle

    Small, grey-green leaves. Yellow flowers.
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Red spider mites under glass
    • Place of origin
      Australia
    • Evergreen
      Extremely narrow, linear, grey-green leaves
    • Yellow
    • Racemes
    • Australian / New Zealand
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Rounded, bushy shrub, usually multi-stemmed. Flowers profusely with mimosa-like, globular flower heads
    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Scented flowers
      Lemon-scented
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold, drying winds
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
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