Overview
Acacia pubescens is a bushy trees in the genus Acacia, part of the Fabaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Acacia pubescens 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 pubescens, commonly known as downy wattle or hairy wattle, is a bushy evergreen tree within the diverse Acacia genus, which includes deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs, and climbers. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, favouring fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH. It is suitable for a variety of garden settings such as patios, city gardens, and informal borders, offering interest primarily in spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings, and it is hardy to UK zone H3.
About the genus
Acacia, commonly known as wattles or acacias, is a genus of about 1,084 species of shrubs and trees in the subfamily Mimosoideae of the pea family Fabaceae. Initially, it comprised a group of plant species native to Africa, South America, and Australasia, but is now reserved for species mainly from Australia, with others from New Guinea, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Ocean.
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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
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Acacia pubescens 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Acacia pubescens
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse red spider mite, Fluted scale, Mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Acacia pubescens?
Acacia pubescens prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Acacia pubescens need?
Acacia pubescens grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Acacia pubescens hardy in the UK?
Acacia pubescens 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 pubescens?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.