Overview
Acacia celastrifolia is a bushy trees in the genus Acacia, part of the Fabaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Acacia celastrifolia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens and mediterranean climate plants.
About
Acacia celastrifolia is a bushy evergreen tree belonging to the genus Acacia, which includes a range of trees, shrubs, and climbers with varied leaf forms and small clustered flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soil that is moist but well-drained, tolerating acid to neutral pH. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and is best grown in a south- or west-facing aspect. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings, with interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Acacia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Acacia celastrifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Mediterranean climate plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Acacia celastrifolia
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed at a minimum of 18°C in spring. Soak in warm water until seeed swells. Root semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite under glass
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Acacia celastrifolia?
Acacia celastrifolia prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Acacia celastrifolia need?
Acacia celastrifolia grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Acacia celastrifolia hardy in the UK?
Acacia celastrifolia has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Acacia celastrifolia?
Propagate by seed at a minimum of 18°C in spring. Soak in warm water until seeed swells. Root semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
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