Type of Plant
Small Tree
Size
4m
Flower Structure
Pea flower structure
Flower Colour
Yellow
Flowers When?
Winter, Spring
Leaves
Leafless
Light Levels
Full Sun, Light Shade, Part Shade
Soil Types
Sandy, Light forest soil
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Garden Use
Garden Filler, Mass plantings
Care
Low maintanance
Special Features
fast growing, bird nesting, prunes well
Attracts
Bees, Other Insects
Family
Fabaceae
Cultivars, Hybrids, Varieties
History, meaning of the name
Derivation of Name:Jacksonia… After George Jackson, a botanical recorder. scoparia… From Latin scoparius, broom or brush-like, referring to the habit of growth.
Distribution
Widespread in woodland and open forest of south coast of New South Wales to south east Queensland.