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Acacia longifolia

Sydney Golden Wattle

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

Previously sold as Acacia latifolia. Fast growing evergreen shrub/ small tree growing 20' tall and equally wide. Can be used successfully as a screen. Flower heads are narrow, tubular, bright yellow, appearing in winter and are fragrant. 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. NOTE: If you live on or near a channel, this plant may end up clogging the channel so please consider NOT planting it.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Width Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

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

Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

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

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.