Cup Wattle
Acacia cupularis
An attractive, hardy, rounded shrub to small tree with masses of yellow flowers in spring. Naturally found around coastal areas of southern Australia and rare in the Southern Lofties region. Can be pruned to shape after flowering. There is a prostrate form found in areas with full coastal exposure.
Light requirements
Full sun
Landscape setting
Coastal
Plains
Hills
Tolerates
Full coastal exposure
Drought
Flammability: Low*
*Flammability based on well-maintained, pruned, irrigated plants.
Flowers are a food source for many birds and butterflies. Caterpillars of Two-spotted Line-blue butterfly like to eat the flower buds.
Habitat for