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Weeping Myall Boree - Acacia pendula

Name: Weeping Myall Boree - Acacia pendula
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Acacia pendula - 20L
Price: 119.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

A graceful Australian native tree with soft, pendulous grey foliage and a distinctive weeping habit, widely used as a feature and avenue tree.

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Quick Facts

Position

Full sun for best form and foliage colour.

Size

Grows approximately 5-10m tall and 4-6m wide with a spreading, weeping canopy.

Water

Low water requirements once established, with excellent drought tolerance.

Uses

Feature tree, avenue planting, streetscapes, parks, rural landscapes, and low water gardens.

Description

Acacia pendula, commonly known as Weeping Myall or Boree, is a distinctive Australian native tree valued for its elegant, pendulous habit and fine grey-green foliage. Naturally occurring in semi-arid regions, it is exceptionally drought tolerant and performs well in heavy clay soils. Its graceful form makes it a popular choice for feature planting, streetscapes, and large scale landscape projects.

Key Features:

Elegant weeping canopy with fine grey-green foliage.
Highly drought tolerant once established.
Performs well in heavy clay and alkaline soils.
Long lived native tree suited to harsh conditions.
Low maintenance option for large landscapes and streetscapes

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Prefers well drained soil, tolerates clay and sandy types.
Light: Requires full sun for optimal growth and form.
Watering: Water during establishment only, then minimal watering required.
Fertiliser: Apply a low phosphorus slow release fertiliser suitable for native plants if required.
Maintenance: Very low maintenance; prune only to remove damaged branches.
Flowering: Evergreen with fine textured grey-green leaves year round.

Landscaping Ideas

Acacia pendula is ideal as a statement feature tree in large gardens, rural properties, and public open spaces. It is widely used in avenue planting and streetscapes due to its graceful form and tolerance of tough conditions. The soft grey foliage contrasts beautifully with bold architectural elements and darker green planting.

Expert Tip

Avoid excessive watering once established, as this species naturally prefers drier conditions.

FAQ's

Q: Is Acacia pendula drought tolerant?

A: Yes, it is extremely drought tolerant once established.

Q: Can Acacia pendula grow in clay soil?

A: Yes, it performs very well in heavy clay soils.

Q: Is Acacia pendula suitable for streetscapes?

A: Yes, it is commonly used in streetscape and avenue planting.

Why Choose Plant Nest?

At Plant Nest, we make it easy to buy plants online with delivery direct to your door. Every plant is hand-selected for quality, carefully packed, and backed by expert advice so you can grow with confidence.

Plant Nest Weeping Myall Boree - Acacia pendula

$149.95

$119.95

On sale