Acacia enterocarpa — Bushy

Overview

Acacia enterocarpa is a bushy trees in the genus Acacia, part of the Fabaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Acacia enterocarpa 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 enterocarpa, commonly known as jumping jack wattle, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae and is endemic to the south of continental Australia. It is a dense, spreading shrub, with ribbed, reddish brown branchlets, more or less sessile straight to shallowly curved phyllodes, spherical heads of bright yellow flowers, and wavy, leathery pods. In the garden it prefers full sun and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens and mediterranean climate plants. It tolerates acid and neutral soils, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Provide support.

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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 enterocarpa 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 enterocarpa

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 enterocarpa?

Acacia enterocarpa prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Acacia enterocarpa need?

Acacia enterocarpa 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.