Cup Wattle

Acacia cupularis

acacia cupularis flowers - photo by Peter Watton

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.

Form
Shrub
Height
2-3m
Spread
2-3m
Flowering time
Spring
Flower colour
Yellow
Light requirements
Full sun
Soil type
Sandy
Loam
Clay
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