Acacia glaucoptera (Clay Wattle) - Image 4

Botanical name: Acacia glaucoptera

Common names: Clay Wattle, Queen Wattle

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Western Australia

Hardiness: 25 F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersOrnamental foliagePlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
Acacia glaucoptera (Clay Wattle) green leaves with orange tips close up plant branch structure
Acacia glaucoptera (Clay Wattle) exhibits unique segmented green leaves with orange tips on branches


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