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(Acacia schinoides)
Green Cedar Wattle (Acacia schinoides)
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Stephen Thorpe
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Photo by: Stephen Thorpe | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Stephen Thorpe | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-02-12T10:11:33-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Pretoria, South Africa
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 22" - 65" | 28" | Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. | Irrigate N" / year |
| • High Temp. | 71°F - 91°F | 83°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | 3°F - 47°F | 38°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.
Summary
Acacia schinoides, commonly known as Green Cedar Wattle, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the open woodlands and forest edges of New South Wales, Australia. It typically grows to a height of 2 to 10 meters (7 to 33 ft) and has a bushy habit. The Green Cedar Wattle features narrow, lance-shaped phyllodes (leaf-like structures) and produces cream-colored, ball-shaped flowers in the summer, which are moderately showy and attract pollinators. Its bark is smooth and can have a reddish-brown tint, adding to its visual interest.
The Green Cedar Wattle is valued for its rapid growth and adaptability to a range of light conditions, from full sun to full shade. It is frost-tolerant, surviving temperatures as low as −7 °C, making it suitable for a variety of climates. This species is often used as a garden hedge due to its dense foliage and can also serve as a windbreak or for erosion control. It thrives in well-composted soil with medium drainage and requires very low to low water once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for water-wise gardens. While it is not typically prone to serious diseases, it can be affected by root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
The Green Cedar Wattle is valued for its rapid growth and adaptability to a range of light conditions, from full sun to full shade. It is frost-tolerant, surviving temperatures as low as −7 °C, making it suitable for a variety of climates. This species is often used as a garden hedge due to its dense foliage and can also serve as a windbreak or for erosion control. It thrives in well-composted soil with medium drainage and requires very low to low water once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for water-wise gardens. While it is not typically prone to serious diseases, it can be affected by root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub, Tree
- Height: 20-30 feet
- Width: 20-25 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Cream
- Flowering Season: Winter, Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Drought Tolerant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands and forest edges
Other Names
Common Names: Frosty Wattle
Scientific Names: Acacia schinoides, Racosperma schinoides
GBIF Accepted Name: Acacia schinoides Benth.