Acacia acinacea
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Acacia acinacea is a flowering shrub growing to 2m in height. It is native to Australia and lives for 15 years (on average
Average
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). They are tolerant of drought
Drought
A drought is an extended period of months or years when a region notes a deficiency in its water supply. Generally, this occurs when a region receives consistently below average precipitation. It can have a substantial impact on the ecosystem and agriculture of the affected region...

 and frost
Frost
Frost is the solid deposition of water vapor from saturated air. It is formed when solid surfaces are cooled to below the dew point of the adjacent air as well as below the freezing point of water. Frost crystals' size differ depending on time and water vapour available. Frost is also usually...

. It is also a species of wattle
Wattle
Wattle may refer to:*Wattle , a fleshy growth hanging from the head or neck of certain animals.*Wattle is another term for Congenital cartilaginous rest of the neck...

, and is commonly known as Wreath Wattle, Gold Dust Wattle or Round-leaf Wattle.

They are a hardy, free-flowering species with very specific soil
Soil
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 requirements. The requirements are that the soil is well-drained and non-saline, although it can tolerate many different types.

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