{"product_id":"kangaroo-thorn-acacia-paradoxa","title":"Kangaroo Thorn - Acacia paradoxa","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKangaroo Thorn (Acacia paradoxa)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart golden wattle, part security fence, all habitat. Kangaroo Thorn is a dense, prickly Australian native that smothers itself in bright yellow ball flowers from late winter into spring - and its thorny branches make it both an intruder-proof barrier and one of the best small-bird refuges you can plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Why Gardeners Love Kangaroo Thorn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Ball Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e - massed yellow blooms light up late winter and spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eSmall Bird Sanctuary\u003c\/strong\u003e - prickly, dense branches give wrens and finches safe refuge from cats and larger birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eNatural Security Hedge\u003c\/strong\u003e - an effective living barrier under windows and along fences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eUltra Hardy Native\u003c\/strong\u003e - takes drought, frost and poor soils in its stride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eFast Establishing\u003c\/strong\u003e - quick results from tubestock, reaching around 2-3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏡 How to Use Kangaroo Thorn in Your Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eSecurity \u0026amp; Barrier Hedges\u003c\/strong\u003e - deter intruders and wandering stock the natural way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eHabitat Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e - essential shelter planting for small native birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eRevegetation \u0026amp; Farm Plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e - hardy shelter and erosion control on rural blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eInformal Screens\u003c\/strong\u003e - a tough boundary planting that flowers brilliantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Planting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; adaptable to most Australian climates and soils, including frosty inland sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1-1.5m apart for a dense, continuous barrier hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn or spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water through the first summer, then it is largely self-sufficient. Prune after flowering (wear gloves) to keep hedges tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❔ FAQs About Kangaroo Thorn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow prickly is it really?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenuinely prickly - each leaf is paired with sharp spines, which is precisely its value as a barrier and bird refuge. Plant it back from paths and play areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it recommended for small birds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThorny, dense shrubs are disappearing from suburbs, and with them the wrens that rely on that protection. A patch of Kangaroo Thorn gives them a safe fortress to nest and shelter in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many do I need for a hedge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 1-1.5m spacing, our packs of 6 and 10 will cover substantial fence runs - an economical way to plant a full security or habitat hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":54737673388351,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54737673421119,"sku":null,"price":279.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54737673453887,"sku":null,"price":281.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/kangaroo-thorn-acacia-paradoxa-b72014.jpg?v=1785941054","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/kangaroo-thorn-acacia-paradoxa","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}