{"product_id":"myrtle-wattle-acacia-myrtifolia","title":"Myrtle Wattle - Acacia myrtifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eMyrtle Wattle (\u003cem\u003eAcacia myrtifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small, evergreen native wattle that grows 1m to 2m tall and wide. It has long, gently curved grey-green leaves on deep red stems, and cream-white pompom flowers in winter and spring. It is a quiet wattle rather than a flashy one, and it is very hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed stems and grey-green leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e When the flowers fade, the scarlet stems add colour, and fresh new leaves glow pink in sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream-white winter flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pompoms open in winter and spring and attract pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost and drought tolerant, fast growing and happy in almost any free draining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows from dry southern Western Australia to chilly Tasmania and up the east coast to humid Queensland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact for a wattle.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m to 2m it suits suburban blocks, and it accepts a firm prune if it outgrows its space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and informal hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart in a row. The dense, shrubby growth filters wind and makes a soft hedge, trimmed lightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in a mixed border of natives or in a cottage garden, where the fine leaves and red stems give contrast and the flowers draw pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanks and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is useful as a bank binder. Plant 1.2m apart in staggered rows and mulch between the young plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Myrtle Wattle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or light shade. Its natural range covers southern and eastern Australia and it tolerates frost, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any free draining soil. It thrives in sandy, loamy or stony ground, but constantly wet clay will shorten its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly and keep it mulched for the first 12 weeks or so, until it is established. It is drought tolerant once settled. A slow release native fertiliser after pruning supports healthy leaves and flowers in the next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly all over after flowering to keep it bushy. A firm cut back is tolerated if it grows too big, but a gentle clip is usually all it needs. Wattles are short-lived compared with many shrubs, so plan on replacing it in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Myrtle Wattle as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes suit longer hedges and revegetation, and the 140mm packs give a bushier plant sooner. Supply of the tube depends on our grower, and there are times when there is none. If the tube shows as sold out, press the notify button on the page and we will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/acacia-care-guide\"\u003eAcacia care guide for growing wattles in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wattles\"\u003eBrowse the wattle range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants for windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-for-native-bees-in-australian-gardens\"\u003ePlants for native bees, a year round garden guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Myrtle Wattle get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually 1m to 2m tall and wide, though the size varies with soil and climate. Prune lightly after flowering to keep it compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow in humid climates?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its range runs from dry southern Western Australia to chilly Tasmania and up the east coast to humid Queensland, provided the soil drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn winter and spring, with cream-white pompoms. After the flowers fade, the deep red stems keep the plant interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789644595519,"sku":"ACA-MYR-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789644628287,"sku":"ACA-MYR-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/myrtle-wattle-acacia-myrtifolia.jpg?v=1792192875","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/myrtle-wattle-acacia-myrtifolia","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}