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Acacia schinoides

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Acacia schinoides is a shrub or tree indigenous to Australia. It has also been introduced into Kenya and Zimbabwe and it is cultivated there. A common name for the plant in Australia is green cedar wattle.[3]

Description

Acacia schinoides grows to a height of 2 to 10 metres (7 to 33 ft) In summer it bears cream-colored, ball-shaped flowers.[4] It is a, "Fast-growing tree in well-composted soil."[5]

Uses

The shrub makes a good garden hedge.[5]

Natural growing conditions

Acacia schinoides can withstand frosts as low as −7 °C. It does well in both shade and sun.[5]

References

  1. ^ Bentham 1842, p. 383.
  2. ^ Bentham & Mueller 1864, p. 413.
  3. ^ a b ILDIS
  4. ^ "PlantNet". Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2007.
  5. ^ a b c ANBG
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Acacia schinoides: Brief Summary

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Acacia schinoides is a shrub or tree indigenous to Australia. It has also been introduced into Kenya and Zimbabwe and it is cultivated there. A common name for the plant in Australia is green cedar wattle.

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