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Acacia longifolia

Golden Wattle, Sydney Golden Wattle

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

Fast growing evergreen shrub/small tree grows 20' tall and equally wide. Flower heads are narrow, tubular, bright yellow and scented, appearing in winter and spring. It is used for its fast growth and screening use rather than for its bloom. However, it does need ample room to grow. It is not long-lived perhaps 20 years.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.