Acacia gummifera — Bushy

Overview

Acacia gummifera is a bushy trees in the genus Acacia, part of the Fabaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Acacia gummifera 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 patio and container plants, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.

About

Acacia gummifera is a bushy evergreen tree belonging to the Acacia genus within the Fabaceae family. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects with well-drained loam or sandy soils that are acid to neutral in pH. It is hardy to UK zone H3 and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including patios, city gardens, and informal borders. The plant is best grown in fertile soil with support and can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings, offering winter interest with its foliage and flowers.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Acacia

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H3

Plant details

Acacia gummifera size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders