Acacia comprises a variety of forms including deciduous or evergreen trees, shrubs, and climbing plants. The leaves can be either alternate and pinnately compound or consist of simple, modified leaf-like structures known as phyllodes. These plants produce small flowers, which may be fragrant, arranged in short spikes, racemes, or spherical clusters.

Acacia polybotrya

Acacia pravissima is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of over 5 meters. It features dense, triangular phyllodes that resemble leaves and produces clusters of small, vibrant yellow flower heads during late winter and early spring.

Acacia pravissima

Acacia pravissima 'Bushwalk Baby'

Acacia pravissima 'Golden Carpet'

Acacia pravissima 'Lemon Twist'

Acacia prominens

Acacia pruinosa

Acacia pubescens

Acacia pulchella

Acacia pulchella var. grandis

Acacia pycnantha

Acacia quornensis

Acacia ramiflora

Acacia ramulosa

Acacia redolens

Acacia rehmanniana

Acacia restiacea

Acacia retinodes is a substantial evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 meters. It features slender, lance-shaped phyllodes that resemble leaves, and produces round, lemon-yellow flower clusters that appear in short axillary racemes at various times throughout the year.

Acacia retinodes

Acacia retinodes 'Lisette'

Acacia retinodes 'Palme d'Or'

Acacia retinodes, commonly referred to as blue-leaved wattle, is an evergreen tree or shrub recognized for its distinctive blue-green phyllodes and vibrant yellow, round flower clusters. It produces blooms at various times across the year and is indigenous to southeastern Australia. This ornamental plant can reach heights of 4 to 8 meters and a width of 2.5 to 4 meters, making it an excellent choice for gardens that aim for continuous visual appeal.

Acacia retinodes blue-leaved

Acacia retinodes var. uncifolia

Acacia riceana

Acacia rigens

Acacia rivalis

Acacia roemeriana

Acacia rotundifolia

Acacia rubida is an evergreen tree or shrub that typically reaches heights between 1.5 and 6 meters. Its foliage consists of elongated, narrow structures attached to prominent red-brown branches. During the spring season, this plant produces numerous small yellow blooms, arranged in elongated, candle-like formations that can grow up to 10 centimeters in length.

Acacia rubida

Acacia saliciformis

Acacia salicina

Acacia saligna is classified as an invasive, non-native species under Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act, making it illegal to sell. Refer to cultivation notes for additional information. This species is a rapidly growing shrub or small evergreen tree, reaching heights between 2 and 8 meters, often exhibiting a weeping growth habit. It features elongated, narrow blue-green leaf-like structures that can extend up to 25 centimeters and may exhibit a slight curve. In the spring, it produces small, round yellow flowers, which, if pollinated, give way to brown, papery seed pods. It has a good tolerance for salt-laden winds.

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