Acacia lanuginophylla
Woolly Wattle
This domed, dense, spreading shrub grows to 1.5m high x 2m wide and has attractive soft grey foliage.
Globular, feathery yellow flowers cover this wattle from June to October.
The species name lanuginophylla is from the Latin lanugo - inis which means ‘wool' and phyllus meaning ‘leaved’ referring to the hairy characteristic of the leaves.
Grow it at home
- Grows well in a range of soils provided they are free draining
- Best grown in open, sunny area, but will tolerate light shade
- Will tolerate hard pruning unlike some other Acacias
- Prune to maintain shape following flowering
- Try clipping as an alternative to a native hedge
- An attractive accent plant with soft grey foliage
- Drought tolerant once established
- When planting, fertilise with a granular slower release fertiliser that is low in phosphorous and formulated for native plants.
Find it in Kings Park
This species can be found in the Acacia Garden, Conservation Garden, Wadjuk carpark surrounds and in the Botanic Café Kiosk Garden.
Out in the wild
This Acacia is listed as Vulnerable under the Biodiversity Conservation Act (2016), which means it is at high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium-term future and as such needs careful monitoring and management.
Small populations of this species can be found in the Newdegate - Pingaring area, south-east of Perth.
