Acacia - Wattle Common name: Wattle	Indicates sun requirement      Full sun      Half sun      Semi-shade      Shade   Indicates Water requirement         High water requirement.     Water every 1-2 days.          Medium water requirement.     Water every 3-7 days.          Low water requirement.     Water every 7-14 days.
Description Australia’s national flower and largest native genus. There are over 650 species ranging from small 30cm high ground covers, through shrubs to large trees, and at least 100 varieties are available in nurseries. Foliage is feathery, flat or needle-like and the prickly-foliaged types provide ideal nesting for birds. Flowers are brightly yellow, dense and clustered and remind on powderpuff balls.
Growing All Acacias prefer full sun or half sun, are comparatively hardy and fast growing. Many species are short-lived. This, however, can be used as an advantage for the gardener. Acacias can provide temporary screens or windbreaks for new gardens and their fast growth makes them ideal to provide protection for understorey growth while slower growing canopy plants are becoming established. Also, due to the range of species available, a plant could be in flower every month of the year if chosen in consideration to flowering time. Acacias do not like their roots disturbed. Mulching to keep weeding to a minimum is therefore recommended. They tolerate a wide range of soil conditions and thus are suitable for any situation. Lightly prune after flowering to remove dead wood.