Acacia Species, Pin Bush, Prickly Wattle, Spine Bush, Wait-a-While
Acaciacolletioides

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Acacia (a-KAY-see-uh)
Species: colletioides (kol-ee-shee-OH-id-ees)

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

Unknown

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored