Acacia sophorae Coastal wattle (Leguminosae) Evergreen shrub

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Acacia sophorae
Coastal wattle
Evergreen shrub
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The Acacia sophorae plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria.. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Coastal wattle.

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Latin Name:  Acacia sophorae
Common Name:  Coastal wattle
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Labill.)R.Br.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Coastal dunes[193].

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 members of this genus become chlorotic on limey soils[200]. Judging by the plants native habitat, it should tolerate maritime exposure[K]. Trees are not very hardy outdoors in Britain, even in the mildest areas of the country they are likely to be killed in excessively harsh winters[11]. 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].

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