Botanical Name
Acacia glaucoptera ‘Small leaf form’
Common Name
Clay Wattle ‘Small leaf form’
Description
Clay Wattle Small leaf form is a distinctive native shrub renowned for its unique winged stems and golden flower displays that creates striking architectural features in Australian gardens. This attractive form produces masses of bright golden globular flowers that bloom profusely in winter and spring, attracting native bees and birds while providing brilliant seasonal color. The distinctive flattened, winged stems (phyllodes) create unique architectural interest, while this small leaf form offers more compact, refined foliage than the typical species. Hardy and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained clay or sandy soils and full sun positions with excellent adaptability. Perfect for feature plantings, screening, and areas where unique winged stems combined with spectacular golden flowering create memorable landscape statements.
Plant Category
Small Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 2-4 meters, Spread: 2-3 meters
Acacia glaucoptera naturally occurs in Western Australia, thriving in well-drained clay or sandy soils with excellent drainage and full sun exposure in Mediterranean-type climates with good drought tolerance.
Kuranga respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.
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