Australian National Botanic Gardens

Acacia craspedocarpa

Description: Dense, rounded shrub to 2.5 m high by 1.5 m. Phyllodes are broadly elliptical, grey and about 2 cm long. Flowers in short, golden spikes appear in spring and various times through the year. Flat, rounded pods are also a feature.

Distribution: WA.

Propagation: From scarified seed or boiling water treatment.

Cultivation: Suitable as a low screen plant, not for a formal hedge. Needs well-drained soil. Very hardy in drought but also grows well and flowers well in Coffs Harbour.

Special horticultural attributes:

Frost hardy (will tolerate frosts to -7 C )
Recommended for its foliage.
Suitable hedge or screen plant.
Has attractive fruit.