Acacia saligna Blue-leaved wattle (Leguminosae) Evergreen shrub

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Acacia saligna
Blue-leaved wattle
Evergreen shrub
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The Acacia saligna plant species is found in Australia - W. Australia. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Blue-leaved wattle.

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Latin Name:  Acacia saligna
Common Name:  Blue-leaved wattle
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Labill.)H.Wendl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a sandy loam and a very sunny position[1]. Succeeds in dry soils. Succeeds in any good garden soil that is not excessively limey[11]. Most species become chlorotic on limey soils[200]. Tolerates maritime exposure[200]. Trees are not very hardy outdoors in Britain, they tolerate occasional temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c, but even in the mildest areas of the country they are likely to be killed in excessively harsh winters[11]. Plants spread by means of suckers[200] and trees that have been killed in cold weather can sometimes regrow from the roots. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200]. It also has a symbiotic relationship with ants[200].

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