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Bower wattle
Also known as: River wattle
The most cultivated of all the wattles, the bower wattle is a fast-growing, small tree or big shrub with beautiful weeping branches. These weeping branches form a soft screen wherever they are placed. Its pale yellow flower spikes entice bees, while its seeds entice birds.
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9 m
Plant Height
9 m
Spread
Green
Leaf Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Yellow
Flower Color
Evergreen
Leaf type
20 - 35 ℃
Ideal Temperature

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Gracefully weeping branches with narrow, bright green phylodes measuring 1-2 inches long.
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Bark pattern of long, wide fissures in dark gray contrasting with white.
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Delicate pale yellow flowers emerging in pairs from spherical buds at phyllode bases.
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Foliage slightly resinous, with potential for red tinges when new or after frost.
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Matures to deep emerald green, achieving a height and width of 20-30 feet (6-9 meters).
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Care Guide for Bower wattle

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Water
Full sun
Sunlight
20 - 35 ℃
Ideal Temperature
Garden Soil
Soil Type
Water: Originating from Australia, bower wattle exhibits excellent drought tolerance with minimal water needs. It requires watering every 1-2 weeks to replicate its natural dry conditions. As an evergreen, bower wattle thrives in outdoor light and can withstand various climates, needing less water than deciduous plants.
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