Acacia myrtifolia

Myrtle wattle

Small to medium shrub with attractive reddish stems and creamy globular shaped flowers massed along branches in leaf axils. Broad, thick shiny foliage often with thickened yellow edges 5-20cmx 5-25mm. Suitable for low maintenance gardens, roadside verges and large median strips as a wind break, natural barrier or erosion control.

  • Ecological role: Birds
  • Height: 1-2m
  • Width: 1-2m
  • Sun: Full sun
  • Soil type: Well drained
  • Flowering time: Spring