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Shrubs
Paraserianthes lophantha
Cape wattle
A tender shrub or small tree with dark green, feathery foliage, leaflets oblong to ovate. In late Spring, bottle brush type, cream flowers appear in axillary spikes, followed by large brown seeds resembling pea-pods
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- All parts may cause a mild stomach upset if ingested. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S W Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in free-draining soil in a sunny, sheltered position. This is a tender shrub that may survive in very sheltered gardens or can be container grown and overwintered indoors. Suitable for a glasshouse
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in Summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to verticillium wilt
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