Acacia leprosa Scarlet Blaze (Cinnamon Wattle) fragrant

Acacia leprosa Scarlet Blaze (Cinnamon Wattle) fragrantAcacia Scarlet Blaze is a unique ornamental form of Cinnamon Wattle. Discovered in 1995 in Victoria, Scarlet Blaze is a striking, small evergreen tree with a weeping habit. Beautiful blood red, ball shaped flowers appear from August to October whilst the leaves exude a fragrant cinnamon perfume. An excellent informal hedge, screen or windbreak, Scarlet Blaze is a magnificent feature plant in the garden. Pruning is not recommended for the species.

frost and coastal conditions

dense habit

With dark green

Flowers appear all year

reasonable frost tolerant

Soil: Well-drained soil

and large pots or containers

or the Drooping Sheoak

the blooms appear in shades of golden-orange to yellow

and early spring

providing an abundant harvest for fresh eating

Feed with low phosphorus fertiliser for native plants in early spring or late summer