Acacia longifolia
Golden Wattle
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. Also known as: Sydney Golden Wattle
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
Very 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
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.