Acacia schinoides | |
---|---|
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Genus: | Acacia |
Species: | A. schinoides |
Binomial name | |
Acacia schinoides Benth. |
|
Synonyms | |
|
Acacia schinoides is a shrub or tree indigenous to Australia. It has also been introduced into Kenya and Zimbabwe and it is cultivated there. A common name for the plant in Australia is Green Cedar Wattle.[1]
Contents |
Acacia schinoides grows to a height of 2–10 m. In summer it bears cream-colored, ball-shaped flowers.[2] It is a, "Fast-growing tree in well-composted soil."[3]
The shrub makes a good garden hedge.[3]
Acacia schinoides can withstand frosts as low as −7 °C. It does well in both shade and sun.[3]