Blue Leaf Wattle


Scientific Name: Acacia saligna (Labill.) H.L.Wendl.
Synonym: Acacia cyanophylla
Family: Fabaceae
Blue Leaf Wattle(Acacia saligna)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 8,9,12-24
USDA: 9-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Origin: Western Australia

Growth Habits: Multi-trunked tree, up to 30 feet tall (9 m), 20 feet spread (6 m); bluish foliage

Watering Needs: Moderate water, tolerates wet soil

Propagation: Seeds, suckers

Propagation: Seed or occasionally seed, cutting

  • by softwood stem tip cuttings, in spring. Apply IBA TALC 8000 PPM. Use intermittent mist. Root in 6-8 weeks. Cutting with heels from vigorous new wood..
  • by seeds, in spring. Germinates at 70-75 degrees F. The seeds can be harvested in summer. The seeds need scarification. The usual germination temperature is 70-75 degrees F.

Tends to sucker

Blooming Habits:
Abundant clusters of 0.5 inch (1 cm) yellowish orange balls in late winter to early spring.


 

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