Acacia schinoides
| Acacia schinoides | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Acacia |
| Species: | A. schinoides |
| Binomial name | |
| Acacia schinoides Benth. | |
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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]
Description
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]
Uses
The shrub makes a good garden hedge.[3]
Natural growing conditions
Acacia schinoides can withstand frosts as low as −7 °C. It does well in both shade and sun.[3]