Acacia papyrocarpa

(Previously known as: Acacia sowdenii)

Western Myall

Description: Tall shrub or spreading tree to 7 m high with drooping, linear, grey phyllodes to 8 cm. Bears yellow ball-shaped flowers in spring.

Distribution: SA, WA.

Propagation: From scarified seed or boiling water treatment.

Cultivation: A handsome plant for dry areas. Has performed well in Canberra. Full sun and good drainage recommended.

Special horticultural attributes:

• Frost hardy (will tolerate frosts to -7 C )
• Recommended for its foliage.
  

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© Text derived from the Acacia sections of the 4th edition of Australian Native Plants by John Wrigley and Murray Fagg, published in 1996 by Reed Books Pty Ltd

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