Acacia irrorata subsp. irrorata SEEDS

Description

Acacia irrorata subsp. irrorata seeds grow into the green wattle a medium to large spreading tree native to the subtropical and warm-temperate biome of north-eastern New South Wales and south-eastern Queensland, Australia. The epithet irrorata means ‘dewy’ or ‘bedewed’, referring to the fresh, somewhat glaucous appearance of the young growth. This handsome tree develops a dense, rounded to spreading crown of dark blue-green, bipinnate foliage and produces clusters of pale yellow to cream ball-shaped flowers in late winter and spring. An important species for habitat, the green wattle provides excellent wildlife cover. Family Fabaceae.

Acacia irrorata grows well in full sun and tolerates a range of soil types including those of moderate quality. A fast-growing pioneer species, useful for revegetation and as a shade or shelter tree in subtropical and warm-temperate plantings.

• Dense rounded to spreading crown of dark blue-green bipinnate foliage
• Pale yellow to cream ball flowers in late winter to spring
• NE. New South Wales to SE. Queensland subtropical and warm-temperate biome
• Fast-growing pioneer; excellent habitat and shelter tree
• Full sun; adaptable to moderate soils; good for revegetation

Acacia irrorata is a rewarding and ecologically important green wattle from the subtropical east coast of Australia its attractive dense crown, pale winter flowers and fast growth make it a useful and ornamentally pleasing choice for habitat plantings and native garden design.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.