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(Acacia viscidula)
Sticky Wattle (Acacia viscidula)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Acacia viscidula, commonly known as Sticky Wattle, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to a variety of habitats including dry forests, woodland, and scrub areas in Eastern Australia. It typically grows to a height of 1 to 4 meters (3 ft 3 in to 13 ft 1 in) and can occasionally reach 5 to 6 meters (16 to 20 ft), with a width of about 4 meters (13 ft). The Sticky Wattle has an erect or spreading habit, featuring smooth, grey or grey-brown bark and angled to flattened branchlets that are resinous and hairy with ribbed texture. It produces showy yellow flowers in the spring, which are attractive to a variety of pollinators.
The Sticky Wattle is valued for its fast growth rate and adaptability to a range of conditions. It is often used as a screen or informal hedge due to its dense growth, providing excellent shelter and nesting sites for small native birds. The plant is drought-tolerant once established and can tolerate light frost, making it a resilient choice for gardeners. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. While it is available commercially in seedling or seed form, seeds require treatment with boiling water before sowing to break dormancy. Propagation from cuttings is also feasible. Potential problems include susceptibility to certain pests and diseases, such as root rot in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
The Sticky Wattle is valued for its fast growth rate and adaptability to a range of conditions. It is often used as a screen or informal hedge due to its dense growth, providing excellent shelter and nesting sites for small native birds. The plant is drought-tolerant once established and can tolerate light frost, making it a resilient choice for gardeners. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. While it is available commercially in seedling or seed form, seeds require treatment with boiling water before sowing to break dormancy. Propagation from cuttings is also feasible. Potential problems include susceptibility to certain pests and diseases, such as root rot in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub, Tree
- Height: 8-12 feet
- Width: 8-12 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Drought Tolerant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to dry forests, woodland, and scrub areas in Eastern Australia
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Acacia viscidula, Acacia eriophylla, Acacia viscidula var. angustifolia, Racosperma viscidulum,
GBIF Accepted Name: Acacia viscidula Benth.