Wattle
Origin of Name
Family: MIMOSACEAE
- Acacia meaning “a point“
- calyculata meaning “having a calyculus“
Occurrence
Grows in sandy soils/stony hillsides and beach scrubs of coastal regions from about Bluewater to Cape York.
Growth conditions not well known. Occurs on drier, stony/sandy soils so may not need a lot of water, and probably requires good drainage. Grows in full sun. Could do well in rockeries.
Appearance
An open, multi-stemmed shrub ~1.2m X 1.2m.
Perfumed flowers (white spikes) appear sporadically, followed by thin, brown pods. Curved leaves have 3 veins prominent.
Attractive white, perfumed flowers and rusty-red, new growth. Small size useful for some garden situations. Birds and other animals probably eat the seeds.
