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467WC wrote:

I'm a total newbie in the garden and was just after a little
info on the west wyalong wattle. Is it quick to grow? Drought
resisitant? Good has a "screen" tree for a little extra
privacy? Any help is greatly appreciated.....

At http://www.anbg.gov.au/acacia/species.html I found this:

Acacia cardiophylla
West Wyalong wattle
Photograph: Flowers, Shrub
Description: Rounded shrub to 2.5 m spreading to 3 m with feathery, light
green bipinnate leaves. Bears bright yellow ball-shaped flowers in spring.
Distribution: NSW.
Propagation: From scarified seed or boiling water treatment. There has been
some success with cuttings.
Cultivation: Well-drained soil required. Defoliation occurs in badly drained
soil. A good foliage plant.
Special horticultural attributes:

* Frost hardy (will tolerate frosts to -7 C )
* Recommended for its foliage.

From the photo it does look like a good screening plant, and most acacias are
drought resistant.

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