Acacia saligna growing tree or shrub of the genus Acacia also known as Port Jackson willow, Acacia saligna perennial evergreen plant used as ornamental plant and also as bonsai, can grow in subtropical, mediterranean, desert or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 8-11.
Leaves color green in linear shape, the branch are weeping.
Flower color yellow in pompom shape.
Pods when young have bad smell.
Sandy soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Highly invasive, stabilization of sand
Planting season:
All the year
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
2-8m, 6-24 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring
General information about the flower:
Yellow flowers in pompom shape, the flowers grow in the sun and less in the inner part (very crowded)
Acacia saligna
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting, Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Desert Climate, Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Perennial plant, Shrub, Tree
Plant Uses: Bonsai, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers
Flower colors: Yellow flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: