Acacia howittii
Sticky Wattle




Sold in New Zealand in a dwarf, weeping form. Fast, graceful grower with pendulous branches. Prefers moist, well-drained soils but will tolerate occasional drought. Fragrant, pale-yellow flowers in spring. Can be used for bonsai.
Reproduction: Hermaphroditic, single flowers with both fully functional male and female parts on the same tree (also known as cosexual and perfect flowers).
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Family: Fabaceae, legume, pea, or bean family, a family of flowering trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. Learn more about Fabaceae.
Genus: Acacia, acacia (Latin), derived from the Greek ἀκακία (akakía), a name given by the early Greek botanist-physician Pedanius Dioscorides, which, in turn, was derived from the Greek noun ἀκίς (akís), meaning 'sharp, pointed object', in reference to the characteristic thorns on many species in this genus. Commonly known as wattle or acacia, a genus of various trees and shrubs. Learn more about Acacia.
Species: Acacia howittii, howittii (Latinised), named for Alfred William Howitt (1830 - 1908). Learn more about Acacia howittii.
Species Native Range: The state of Victoria in Australia.
Common Name: Sticky Wattle