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Acacia hubbardiana

Yellow Prickly Moses

Fabaceae

Description:

A charming, low-growing native shrub with a delicate, spreading habit. Reddish branches and fine, fern-like foliage are dotted with tiny, triangular leaves, creating a soft and textural appearance. In winter and spring, it produces creamy, ball-shaped flowers with a faint sweet scent—often among the first wildflowers to bloom as spring approaches. Its compact form makes it ideal for small gardens or habitat-focused plantings.

Special Features:

  • Long-lasting seasonal flowers

  • Attracts bees and small birds

  • Tolerates poor drainage

  • Excellent near frog ponds and wetland edges

  • Naturally found in Wallum and coastal heath areas

Natural Habitat:

Dry Eucalypt Forest, Coastal Heath

Tree/Shrub Height:

Open shrub to 2m

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable

Flower Colour:

Cream

Acacia hubbardiana - Yellow Prickly Moses

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