Acacia Howittii Bonsai
Acacia howittii or commonly known as sticky wattle is a dense large shrub that can grow to 6 metres and spread up to 3 metres wide yellow flowers cover the shrub during spring.
Acacia howittii bonsai. The leaves give off a sticky substance that is aromatic on warm days but it is not good planted close to pathways as it leaves dark stains that are difficult to remove. There is an outstanding example of this species as bonsai in the australian bonsai and penjing collection of australia in canberra and it is most popular when it is in flower however it has something to offer all year round. Howittii was my logical choice as its leaves are similar in shape to the weeping willow except much smaller which is ideal for a bonsai. It can tolerate harsh pruning.
Be the first to review acacia howittii cancel reply. However in its natural habitat this plant is restricted to a portion of the southern gippsland hills between yarram and tarra valley in victoria a distance of only 20 km. Your email address will not be published. Small dark green leaves are contrasted with small fluffy bright yellow flowers in spring.
Staking and wiring were the only ways to overcome this. Natural weeping style native bonsai. Trying to keep it upright was a struggle as its stem and branches were skinny and it kept falling over. The sticky wattle or weeping wattle as it is sometimes known is a favourite of bonsai people in australia who are interested in growing australian native plants trees as bonsai.
Home bonsai acacia howittii. Acacia howittii 75 00. Acacia howittii sticky wattle is a fast growing wattle even in tough conditions makes it an excellent choice as a screening plant.