Consulta Plantas

Care of the tree Acacia pendula or Weeping myall

The Acacia genus, Fabaceae family, includes some 1,200 species of shrubs and trees native to Australia, Africa, Asia and South America. Some species of the genus are: Acacia pendula, Acacia tortilis, Acacia hebeclada, Acacia truncata, Acacia tetragonophylla, Acacia saligna, Acacia paradoxa, Acacia melanoxylon, Acacia luederitzii, Acacia longifolia, Acacia karoo, Acacia iteaphylla, Acacia greggii, Acacia dodonaeifolia, Acacia dealbata, Acacia cultriformis.

Common names: Weeping Myall, True Myall, Boree, Silver-leaf boree. This specis is native to Australia.

Acacia pendula is an evergreen tree with an elegant appearance and hanging branches that reaches 12 meters (39.37 feet) in height. The long lanceolate leaves are silver-grey in colour. It produces 1,2 cm (0.47") diameter glomeruli with fragrant yellow flowers. It blooms in late winter.

Weeping myall is used to form screens, as a shade tree, as an isolated specimen and to fix Nitrogen in the soil. It is suitable for Mediterranean coastal gardens.

Acacia pendula prefers full sun exposure and a warm, dry climate. It has good resistance to frost.

Silver-leaf boree can grow in clay, sandy or stony soils.

This plant is resistant to drought so it should be watered moderately waiting for the substrate to dry.

Acacia pendula does not need fertilizer.

Prune dry or damaged branches after flowering.

Weeping myall is a plant that is quite resistant to the usual pests and diseases, but can sometimes be attacked by fungi (excess humidity) and some insects (processionary caterpillar).

Acacia pendula is propagated from seeds sown in autumn. It is advisable to soak the seeds for 24 hours in very hot water.

Images of the tree Acacia pendula or Weeping myall