ovens wattle

Acacia pravissima

TreeFabaceae

RHS AGM 2002

ovens wattle
FragrantEvergreen
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 10 feet tall5 to 8 feet wide
Bloom season
Spring, winter
Bloom color
Yellow

Attracts

Bees

Notes

Ovens wattle (Acacia pravissima) is a tree for screening, fragrance, and bee gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows fast and holds blue-green, triangular evergreen leaves that clasp the stems. Honey-scented yellow flowers cover it in late winter or early spring, and early season native bees visit them.

Pairs well with Oleander, Privet, and Begonia.

Native range

Australia.

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