Low Boy Prostrate Acacia Groundcover | Drought-Tolerant Evergreen

Low Boy Prostrate Acacia

1 Gallon

$15.90

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Low Boy Prostrate Acacia

Acacia redolens ’Low Boy‘

Ultra-Flat Fast-Spreading Groundcover • Blue-Gray Foliage & Yellow Spring Flowers • Zero-Maintenance Lawn Alternative

$15.90

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Bay Area–Based Nursery

We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

Low Boy Prostrate Acacia is the ultimate low-water, high-performance groundcover for sunny slopes and banks. This incredibly fast-spreading, flat-growing shrub forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat of soft blue-gray foliage, covered in cheerful yellow puffball flowers in late winter. It’s the perfect, living mulch to replace thirsty lawns in challenging dry areas.

Forms a dense, weed-smothering, flat carpet (only 1-2 ft tall) that spreads rapidly to cover large areas, making it ideal for erosion control on slopes.
Features attractive, soft, blue-gray foliage that provides year-round color and texture, even when not in bloom.
Produces a profusion of bright yellow, fragrant puffball flowers in late winter to early spring, providing valuable early-season nectar for bees.
Exceptionally drought, heat, and wind tolerant once established. Requires almost no maintenance—no mowing, very little water, and only occasional trimming to contain edges.
A superior, low-fire-risk alternative to invasive ivy or water-intensive grass for large, sunny areas.

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

A larger gallon size generally means:
- A more established root system
- A sturdier plant
- Faster visual impact after planting
Example:
- 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity
- 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.

🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

Commonly used for:
- Ornamental trees
- Feature plants
- Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.
Why choose Multi:
- Fuller, more sculptural appearance
- Strong visual presence even at younger ages
- Popular for design-focused landscapes

🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

Commonly used for:
- Shade trees
- Street trees
- Orchard and structural plantings
Why choose Stand:
- Clean, classic tree form
- Easier clearance for walkways and lawns
- Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity

🌿 Choosing the Right Size

If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form
If you want long-term structure → Stand form
If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Features:Foliage: Small, oval, thick, leathery, and smooth-edged leaves with a distinctive blue-gray to gray-green color.Flowers: Abundant, small, puffball-like, bright golden-yellow flowers appear in clusters along the stems, providing a vibrant display in late winter and spring.Fruit: Produces small, flattened, brown seed pods.Habit: A vigorous, wide-spreading, evergreen groundcover with a dense, prostrate, mat-forming habit. Its branches grow in a distinctly horizontal, layered pattern.
Mature Height: 1-2 ft.
Mature Width: 10-15 ft.
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Needs: Full sun
Key Advantages:Excellent, fast-growing groundcover for large, sunny areas.Highly drought and heat tolerant once established.Very low maintenance; requires no mowing.Resists deer, pests, and diseases.Can be used as a lawn alternative in low-traffic areas.Good for erosion control on slopes
Landscape Uses:Lawn replacement for low-traffic areas.Erosion control on banks and slopes.Rock gardens and xeriscapes.Planting over large, sunny areas where minimal maintenance is desired

Q: Can I walk on it?
A: It is not designed for foot traffic like a lawn. It can tolerate very occasional, light foot traffic for maintenance, but for pathways, use stepping stones.

Q: How do I control its spread?
A: Plant it where it has room to roam, such as on a wide slope. If needed, you can define its boundary by edging with a physical barrier (like a metal or plastic lawn edging sunk 6-8 inches deep) or by trimming the edges with a lawnmower or shears 1-2 times a year.