Evergreen · Full Sun / Part Shade
Mature size: 3m–6m high × 2m–4m wide
Most loved for its distinctive triangular grey-green foliage and masses of golden-yellow flowers in late winter and spring.
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Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
Not sure about Ovens Wattle? See also Lime Magik Wattle ↗ or Acacia cognata ↗
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Acacia pravissima, the Ovens Wattle, is a compact evergreen native tree with a spreading habit and small triangular phyllodes arranged in tight, feathery ranks along zig zagging branches. In late winter and spring the whole plant is smothered in bright yellow ball flowers, held so densely that the foliage is barely visible.
It takes full sun to part shade, grows in most soil types provided they drain, and is one of the more cold hardy wattles, handling repeated frost without trouble. Growth is moderate and it is moderately drought hardy once settled. Cool and temperate districts through the south east suit it best.
Plant it as a small feature tree in a domestic garden, in mixed native beds, or in a loose row as soft screening. The fine texture works as well in a formal courtyard as in a bush garden. For seasonal colour, bird and insect activity and a low input planting, it earns its space.
About Ovens Wattle
Acacia pravissima, the Ovens Wattle, is an Australian native from the cooler tablelands of Victoria and New South Wales. It makes a small evergreen tree or large shrub with distinctive triangular phyllodes and a spreading, slightly arching frame. Masses of bright yellow ball flowers in late winter and spring make it one of the most recognisable garden wattles.
It grows to about 3 to 6 metres tall and 2 to 4 metres wide, which keeps it manageable in a suburban garden. Height comes on faster than width, and the crown broadens with age into a spreading, softly weeping shape. Weeping forms grafted onto a standard stay considerably smaller than these figures.
Flowering runs from late winter into spring, generally August through to October, and it is heavy. Bright yellow ball flowers cover the branches almost completely for several weeks and draw bees and small birds. The display is reliable year on year, which is a large part of why the tree is so widely planted.
Very. It comes from cold tableland country and copes with repeated hard frost and occasional snow once established, which makes it a good choice for Canberra, the Victorian high country and the New South Wales tablelands. Young trees in their first winter still benefit from a sheltered position while the root system settles in.
Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the densest habit, and that is where it should be planted if the display matters. It will grow in part shade with a more open frame and lighter flowering. Drainage is the non negotiable requirement, since the roots will not tolerate sitting in wet ground over winter.
As a feature tree, allow 3 to 4 metres between plants so each canopy can develop its full spreading shape. For an informal screen, 2 to 3 metres knits the row together within a few seasons. For a uniform avenue effect along a drive, 3 metres spacing gives an even, soft textured line.
Water through the first summer, mulch the root zone and keep phosphorus rich fertiliser away from it. Prune lightly straight after flowering to keep the crown dense and reduce the weight of seed pods on the branches. Do not cut into bare old wood. Stake young trees in windy sites, since the crown catches wind.
| Mature height | 3m to 6m |
|---|---|
| Mature width | 2m to 4m |
| Position | Full Sun / Part Shade |
| Growth per year | 30cm to 60cm per year |
| Frost | Frost Hardy |
| Foliage | Evergreen (foliage year round) |
| Form | Spreading |
| Uses | Screening or Privacy · Rural Property Planting · Shrubs · Revegetation or Regeneration |
| Rootball width & depth | View dimensions → |
Evergreen (foliage year round)
Acacia pravissima - Ovens Wattle is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year.
Acacia pravissima - Ovens Wattle works in an:
Acacia pravissima - Ovens Wattle is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height: 3m to 6m
Mature Width: 2m to 4m
Acacia pravissima - Ovens Wattle is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year.
Acacia pravissima - Ovens Wattle is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year.
They are considered to have a:
Is Acacia pravissima - Ovens Wattle frost tolerant?
Acacia pravissima - Ovens Wattle is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.
Acacia pravissima produces masses of bright golden ball-shaped flowers from late winter into early spring. The blooms cluster densely along its distinctive triangular foliage, creating a bold and highly ornamental seasonal display.
Does Acacia pravissima - Ovens Wattle flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Yellow
Yes
Acacia pravissima - Ovens Wattle is Native to South-eastern Australia, particularly north-eastern Victoria and southern New South Wales, where it grows naturally in open forests and along slopes.
Its dense structure provides excellent refuge for small birds, while its nectar- and pollen-rich blooms attract native bees, beetles and other beneficial insects that help support a healthy, biodiverse garden ecosystem.
Acacia pravissima - Ovens Wattle will thrive best in:
Acacia pravissima performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and will tolerate slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It can struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained ground unless improved with organic matter to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then reduce watering as the tree matures and develops strong drought resilience.
Is Acacia pravissima - Ovens Wattle Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it benefits from regular watering, but once established Acacia pravissima develops strong drought tolerance. It performs reliably in dry conditions and maintains its compact form with minimal supplementary watering.
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference. Container dimensions can vary by supplier and batch.
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Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum...
Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
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Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum...
Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
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Acacia cognata 'Lime Magik' holds soft weeping lime-green foliage year round on a neat mounding frame, giving colour and movement in positions where a flowering plant would only deliver for a few weeks. The fine texture reads as a bright accent against darker foliage and hard landscaping. 'Lime...
Acacia cognata 'Lime Magik' holds soft weeping lime-green foliage year round on a neat mounding frame, giving colour and movement in positions where a flowering plant would only deliver for a few weeks. The fine texture reads as a bright accent against darker foliage and hard landscaping.
'Lime Magik' grows to 1 to 2 metres tall and 1 to 2 metres wide at 50 to 70 centimetres per year, holding a naturally rounded shape without pruning. That compact size suits mass planting along a border, underplanting beneath established trees, or a single specimen in a decorative pot.
This Australian native prefers full sun and free-draining soil, and grows across a wide range from subtropical Queensland through to Melbourne and Adelaide. It is frost sensitive, so in cold inland districts choose a protected position or grow it in a pot that can be moved.
About Acacia cognata 'Lime Magik'
'Lime Magik' grows to 1 to 2 metres tall and 1 to 2 metres wide, forming a neat rounded mound. It is one of the more compact Acacia cognata selections and holds its shape without pruning.
It grows at 50 to 70 centimetres per year once established, reaching its mature size within two to three seasons in a warm, free-draining position.
No. 'Lime Magik' is frost sensitive and may suffer damage in frost. Choose a protected position in cold districts, or grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover through winter.
Yes. Its compact mounding habit and weeping foliage make it an excellent pot specimen for courtyards and entries. Use a free-draining mix and avoid letting the pot sit wet.
Yes. Acacia cognata is an Australian native and 'Lime Magik' is a compact cultivar selected for its bright lime foliage and tidy mounding form.
It works best in mass plantings along borders and driveways, as underplanting beneath taller feature trees, or as a single specimen in a pot. Give it full sun for the brightest foliage colour.
Very little. A light tip prune after the main growth flush keeps the mound tight, but it holds a rounded shape naturally. Avoid cutting back hard into old wood.
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Westringia fruticosa, Coastal Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It builds a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not the...
Westringia fruticosa, Coastal Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It builds a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not the culinary herb.
Mature plants sit at 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and they clip smaller without complaint. Full sun to part shade and sharp drainage are the requirements. Salt wind, sandy soil, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled.
It is a standard on coastal projects, road verges, council garden beds and exposed banks that need erosion cover. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen, or 80 centimetres for a clipped hedge. A single plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot on a courtyard or balcony.
About Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It forms a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not culinary rosemary and is not used in cooking.
Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. It clips readily to smaller dimensions and is often maintained at around a metre as a hedge or a low mound. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so it holds a trimmed shape well.
It is one of the best shrubs available for exposed coastal work. It grows naturally on sea cliffs and copes with salt laden wind, sand and reflected heat. It is used constantly on beachfront reserves, dune stabilisation projects and seaside gardens where little else holds a tidy shape.
The main flush is spring and summer, roughly September through February, with scattered flowering at other times of the year in mild districts. The flowers are small, white to pale lilac and sit among the foliage rather than above it. Clipped hedges flower less than plants left to grow informally.
Space plants 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. On banks and batters used for erosion cover, 1 metre in a staggered grid gives full ground coverage within about two growing seasons.
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single plant for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining mix, because the roots will not tolerate sitting wet. Container plants need watering more often than those in the ground, plus a light trim to hold their shape.
Trim lightly two or three times a year, taking the soft new growth and avoiding cuts into bare old wood, which reshoots poorly. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. On most soils it needs no feeding at all, and it resents heavy watering and poor drainage.
Acacia pravissima, the Ovens Wattle, is a compact evergreen native tree with a spreading habit and small triangular phyllodes arranged in tight, feathery ranks along zig zagging branches. In late winter and spring the whole plant is smothered in bright yellow ball flowers, held so densely that the...
Acacia pravissima, the Ovens Wattle, is a compact evergreen native tree with a spreading habit and small triangular phyllodes arranged in tight, feathery ranks along zig zagging branches. In late winter and spring the whole plant is smothered in bright yellow ball flowers, held so densely that the foliage is barely visible.
It takes full sun to part shade, grows in most soil types provided they drain, and is one of the more cold hardy wattles, handling repeated frost without trouble. Growth is moderate and it is moderately drought hardy once settled. Cool and temperate districts through the south east suit it best.
Plant it as a small feature tree in a domestic garden, in mixed native beds, or in a loose row as soft screening. The fine texture works as well in a formal courtyard as in a bush garden. For seasonal colour, bird and insect activity and a low input planting, it earns its space.
About Ovens Wattle
Acacia pravissima, the Ovens Wattle, is an Australian native from the cooler tablelands of Victoria and New South Wales. It makes a small evergreen tree or large shrub with distinctive triangular phyllodes and a spreading, slightly arching frame. Masses of bright yellow ball flowers in late winter and spring make it one of the most recognisable garden wattles.
It grows to about 3 to 6 metres tall and 2 to 4 metres wide, which keeps it manageable in a suburban garden. Height comes on faster than width, and the crown broadens with age into a spreading, softly weeping shape. Weeping forms grafted onto a standard stay considerably smaller than these figures.
Flowering runs from late winter into spring, generally August through to October, and it is heavy. Bright yellow ball flowers cover the branches almost completely for several weeks and draw bees and small birds. The display is reliable year on year, which is a large part of why the tree is so widely planted.
Very. It comes from cold tableland country and copes with repeated hard frost and occasional snow once established, which makes it a good choice for Canberra, the Victorian high country and the New South Wales tablelands. Young trees in their first winter still benefit from a sheltered position while the root system settles in.
Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the densest habit, and that is where it should be planted if the display matters. It will grow in part shade with a more open frame and lighter flowering. Drainage is the non negotiable requirement, since the roots will not tolerate sitting in wet ground over winter.
As a feature tree, allow 3 to 4 metres between plants so each canopy can develop its full spreading shape. For an informal screen, 2 to 3 metres knits the row together within a few seasons. For a uniform avenue effect along a drive, 3 metres spacing gives an even, soft textured line.
Water through the first summer, mulch the root zone and keep phosphorus rich fertiliser away from it. Prune lightly straight after flowering to keep the crown dense and reduce the weight of seed pods on the branches. Do not cut into bare old wood. Stake young trees in windy sites, since the crown catches wind.
Acacia cognata 'Lime Magik' holds soft weeping lime-green foliage year round on a neat mounding frame, giving colour and movement in positions where a flowering plant would only deliver for a few weeks. The fine texture reads as a bright accent against darker foliage and hard landscaping. 'Lime...
Acacia cognata 'Lime Magik' holds soft weeping lime-green foliage year round on a neat mounding frame, giving colour and movement in positions where a flowering plant would only deliver for a few weeks. The fine texture reads as a bright accent against darker foliage and hard landscaping.
'Lime Magik' grows to 1 to 2 metres tall and 1 to 2 metres wide at 50 to 70 centimetres per year, holding a naturally rounded shape without pruning. That compact size suits mass planting along a border, underplanting beneath established trees, or a single specimen in a decorative pot.
This Australian native prefers full sun and free-draining soil, and grows across a wide range from subtropical Queensland through to Melbourne and Adelaide. It is frost sensitive, so in cold inland districts choose a protected position or grow it in a pot that can be moved.
About Acacia cognata 'Lime Magik'
'Lime Magik' grows to 1 to 2 metres tall and 1 to 2 metres wide, forming a neat rounded mound. It is one of the more compact Acacia cognata selections and holds its shape without pruning.
It grows at 50 to 70 centimetres per year once established, reaching its mature size within two to three seasons in a warm, free-draining position.
No. 'Lime Magik' is frost sensitive and may suffer damage in frost. Choose a protected position in cold districts, or grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover through winter.
Yes. Its compact mounding habit and weeping foliage make it an excellent pot specimen for courtyards and entries. Use a free-draining mix and avoid letting the pot sit wet.
Yes. Acacia cognata is an Australian native and 'Lime Magik' is a compact cultivar selected for its bright lime foliage and tidy mounding form.
It works best in mass plantings along borders and driveways, as underplanting beneath taller feature trees, or as a single specimen in a pot. Give it full sun for the brightest foliage colour.
Very little. A light tip prune after the main growth flush keeps the mound tight, but it holds a rounded shape naturally. Avoid cutting back hard into old wood.
Acacia cognata 'Waterfall' Standard is the cascading native wattle Acacia cognata 'Waterfall' grafted onto a clear straight trunk, producing a striking weeping mophead with fine soft foliage tumbling like a waterfall from a single feature stem. The result is one of the most distinctive native standards available in...
Acacia cognata 'Waterfall' Standard is the cascading native wattle Acacia cognata 'Waterfall' grafted onto a clear straight trunk, producing a striking weeping mophead with fine soft foliage tumbling like a waterfall from a single feature stem. The result is one of the most distinctive native standards available in Australia.
Waterfall Standards arrive at the trunk height ordered, typically 80cm to 1.2 metres, with a weeping head that cascades 1-1.5 metres outward and downward from the graft point. The compact form, soft texture, and feature stem make it ideal for courtyards, formal entrances, balcony pots, and feature planting where movement and contrast are wanted.
Acacia 'Waterfall' is drought tolerant once established and tolerates light frost, performing well across most of southern and eastern Australia. Pale yellow ball-shaped flowers appear in clusters in late winter to early spring. Plan for a medium-term feature plant: standards typically live 8-15 years before needing replacement, which is shorter than many longer-lived trees but still excellent value for the visual impact.
About Acacia cognata 'Waterfall' Standard Wattle
An Acacia 'Waterfall' Standard is the cascading native wattle Acacia cognata 'Waterfall' grafted onto a clear straight trunk. The result is a striking weeping mophead with fine soft foliage tumbling like a waterfall from a single feature stem.
Our Waterfall Standards arrive at the trunk height you order, typically 80cm-1.2 metres. The weeping head cascades 1-1.5 metres outward and downward from the graft point.
Waterfall has a moderate growth rate of 20-40cm of new cascading foliage per year once established.
Yes. Acacia cognata is native to eastern Australia, ranging from VIC through to southern NSW. 'Waterfall' is a selected weeping cultivar of the species.
Waterfall produces small clusters of pale yellow ball-shaped flowers in late winter to early spring (July to September across Australia). The display is subtle compared to other wattles.
Yes. Waterfall Standards are excellent in large pots (40L+) and widely used as a feature plant in courtyards, entrances, and balcony planting where the cascading head can be appreciated.
Waterfall Standards typically live 8-15 years. They are a medium-term feature plant rather than a long-lived tree, so plan for eventual replacement.
Acacia floribunda covers itself in masses of pale cream-yellow rod-shaped flowers through spring, held against fine weeping foliage that gives the whole plant a soft gossamer quality. It is one of the most elegant wattles and among the fastest ways to build a screen. The Gossamer Wattle grows...
Acacia floribunda covers itself in masses of pale cream-yellow rod-shaped flowers through spring, held against fine weeping foliage that gives the whole plant a soft gossamer quality. It is one of the most elegant wattles and among the fastest ways to build a screen.
The Gossamer Wattle grows to 5 to 8 metres tall and 3 to 5 metres wide at 60 to 90 centimetres per year, branching densely to ground level with a weeping habit. It is used for fast privacy screening, rural windbreaks, and as a nurse crop sheltering slower long-term plantings while they establish.
This Australian native tolerates light to moderate frost once established, along with poor soils, coastal exposure and extended dry. Like most fast wattles it is relatively short-lived at 15 to 20 years, which suits its role as a quick screen rather than a permanent tree.
About Acacia floribunda
The Gossamer Wattle reaches 5 to 8 metres tall and 3 to 5 metres wide, branching densely to ground level with a soft weeping habit.
Fast, at 60 to 90 centimetres per year. It will form a usable privacy screen within two to three years of planting.
Masses of pale cream-yellow rod-shaped flowers appear through spring and into summer, attracting bees, native pollinators and small insect-feeding birds.
Like most fast-growing wattles it is relatively short-lived at 15 to 20 years. Use it as a quick screen or nurse crop while slower long-term species establish.
It handles light to moderate frost once established. Protect young plants through their first winter in colder inland districts.
Yes. It tolerates coastal exposure and sandy soils well and is widely used in coastal revegetation and shelterbelt planting.
Plant 2 to 3 metres apart for a dense fast screen or windbreak, or 4 to 5 metres apart where each plant should develop its full weeping form.
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Acacia pravissima, the Ovens Wattle, is a compact evergreen native tree with a spreading habit and small triangular phyllodes arranged in tight, feathery ranks along zig zagging branches. In late winter and spring the whole plant is smothered in bright yellow ball flowers, held so densely that the foliage is barely visible.
It takes full sun to part shade, grows in most soil types provided they drain, and is one of the more cold hardy wattles, handling repeated frost without trouble. Growth is moderate and it is moderately drought hardy once settled. Cool and temperate districts through the south east suit it best.
Plant it as a small feature tree in a domestic garden, in mixed native beds, or in a loose row as soft screening. The fine texture works as well in a formal courtyard as in a bush garden. For seasonal colour, bird and insect activity and a low input planting, it earns its space.
About Ovens Wattle
Acacia pravissima, the Ovens Wattle, is an Australian native from the cooler tablelands of Victoria and New South Wales. It makes a small evergreen tree or large shrub with distinctive triangular phyllodes and a spreading, slightly arching frame. Masses of bright yellow ball flowers in late winter and spring make it one of the most recognisable garden wattles.
It grows to about 3 to 6 metres tall and 2 to 4 metres wide, which keeps it manageable in a suburban garden. Height comes on faster than width, and the crown broadens with age into a spreading, softly weeping shape. Weeping forms grafted onto a standard stay considerably smaller than these figures.
Flowering runs from late winter into spring, generally August through to October, and it is heavy. Bright yellow ball flowers cover the branches almost completely for several weeks and draw bees and small birds. The display is reliable year on year, which is a large part of why the tree is so widely planted.
Very. It comes from cold tableland country and copes with repeated hard frost and occasional snow once established, which makes it a good choice for Canberra, the Victorian high country and the New South Wales tablelands. Young trees in their first winter still benefit from a sheltered position while the root system settles in.
Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the densest habit, and that is where it should be planted if the display matters. It will grow in part shade with a more open frame and lighter flowering. Drainage is the non negotiable requirement, since the roots will not tolerate sitting in wet ground over winter.
As a feature tree, allow 3 to 4 metres between plants so each canopy can develop its full spreading shape. For an informal screen, 2 to 3 metres knits the row together within a few seasons. For a uniform avenue effect along a drive, 3 metres spacing gives an even, soft textured line.
Water through the first summer, mulch the root zone and keep phosphorus rich fertiliser away from it. Prune lightly straight after flowering to keep the crown dense and reduce the weight of seed pods on the branches. Do not cut into bare old wood. Stake young trees in windy sites, since the crown catches wind.
