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Specifications
Endemic to Western Australia, Acacia pulchella is one of the most common plants found in bushland around the south west. It is one of only a small number of Acacia species with true leaves. These feathery bipinnate leaves have one or two spines at the base of each leaf, giving it the name 'Prickly Moses'. Masses of bright golden yellow, round, fluffy flowers appear in winter and early spring. A decorative plant for general garden use, and is suitable to coastal gardens or hot, dry spots in the landscape. Acacia pulchella is best grown in sunny to partly shaded position in well drained soils, including sandy and clay soils and will tolerate coastal conditions, swaps, low lying areas and drought. Prune after flowering to maintain compact growth. Acacia pulchella will grow to a height of .5m to 1.5m and a width of 1-2 metres.Common Name Western Prickly Moses Plant Type Evergreen, Native Australian Plant, Native West Australian Plant, Revegetation, Shrub, Verge Range No Dimensions 50cm-1.5m high x 1-2m wide Sunlight Full Sun, Part Sun Bird/Wildlife Attracting Yes Australian Native Yes Deciduous No Evergreen No Flower Colour Yellow Foliage Colour Green Flowering Season Spring, Winter Botanical Genus Acacia Botanical Species pulchella Flower Type Globular - Spherical Shape/Panicles Foliage Type Elliptic - Oval-shaped, Small Or No Point Market Name Prickly Moses Width 200 cm Height 150 cm
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