Australian National Botanic Gardens

Acacia leprosa

Description: May reach tree proportions, but more usually a large shrub with erect, slender habit to 5-6 m. Lanceolate phyllodes about 9 cm. Bears yellow ball-shaped flowers in spring.

Distribution: Vic., NSW.

Propagation: From scarified seed or boiling water treatment.

Cultivation: Generally adaptable in cultivation, responds to sunny, reasonably well drained positions in most soils. Very hardy plant.

Special horticultural attributes:

Suitable for areas of low maintenence (eg. road batters).
Frost hardy (will tolerate frosts to -7 C )