Acacia paradoxa
(Hedge Wattle)
| Planting Group or Form | Large Shrub |
|---|---|
| Height | 2 - 5m |
| Width | 2 - 5m |
| Aspect | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Dry to moist well drained soils |
| Flower | Gold Aug - Nov |
| Attracts | Bird, bee, butterfly and other insect habitat |
Dense spreading shrub with narrow dark green foliage, pairs of thorns at the base of leaves, and large ball-shaped flowers.
Highly ornamental dense screening plant. Excellent refuge for birds, but positioning needs to account for thorny stems. Improves soil fertility through fixing nitrogen.