Willow Wattle
A dense tall shrub with many soft narrow blue-green leaves. Young stems and leaves have a red tinge. Pale yellow fragrant flowers emerge in early winter to early spring.
Acacia iteaphylla
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit edible :Yes
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf shape : Narrowly linear
Leaf color : Blue-green
Flower Characteristics
Flower color :Yellow
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 10-15 ft.
Average size maturity height : 8-10 ft.
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 15 to 20 F (Z8b
Sunset zone : n/a
Water requirements : Rarely (Drought Tolerant)
Light exposure : Sun
Landscape Attributes
Under oak trees : Yes
Barrier plants : Yes
Seashore conditions : Yes
Oak root fungus resistance : Yes
Hummingbirds : Yes
Hedges and screens : Yes
Frost tender : Yes
Fragrance : Yes
Erosion control : Yes
Drought tolerant : Yes
Deer resistant : Yes
Butterflies : Yes
Colorful fruits and berries : Yes
Birds : Yes
Autumn foliage color : Yes
Attractive bark : Yes
Allergenic plants : Yes