Acacia iteaphylla: Willow Wattle, Fine-Leaf Evergreen Shrub for Xeriscape

💛 Acacia iteaphylla: A Graceful, Frost-Tolerant Wattle Acacia iteaphylla, commonly known as the Flinders Ranges Wattle or Willow Wattle, is an elegant and highly desirable evergreen shrub native to South Australia.1 It is prized for its graceful, weeping habit and its delicate, yet tough, foliage.2 The plant features long, slender, blue-green to grayish-green phyllodes (flattened leaf stalks that function as leaves) which lend it a soft, willow-like appearance and provide year-round fine texture.3 This acacia bursts into spectacular bloom in the cooler months, typically in late fall and winter, producing an abundance of soft, fluffy golden-yellow flower balls. The masses of fragrant blooms contrast beautifully with the muted blue-green foliage, creating a luminous display. Acacia iteaphylla is exceptionally drought-tolerant, fast-growing, and adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils, making it an excellent, low-maintenance choice for screens, hedges, slopes, and water-wise Medit