Golden Wattle

Acacia Longifolia

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Overview

Golden Wattle (Acacia longifolia) is an evergreen shrub, ideal for warm, sunny spots. This vigorous plant can reach up to 20-30 feet tall and almost as wide. It boasts fragrant, bright yellow, puffball-like flowers in spring. Its long, narrow leaves add year-round interest. Prefers well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established, it provides excellent erosion control and is a low-maintenance choice for expansive landscapes. Zones 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–11Climate Arid, Mediterranean, Subtropical

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — slender phyllodes (leaf-like structures) that measure around 4 to 8 inches in length

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — the Golden Wattle requires a sunny location with well-draining soil

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — It is relatively fast-growing and is known for its long

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — Golden Wattle (Acacia longifolia) is an evergreen shrub, ideal for warm, sunny spots

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — This vigorous plant can reach up to 20-30 feet tall and almost as wide

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — It boasts fragrant, bright yellow, puffball-like flowers in spring

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — Its long, narrow leaves add year-round interest

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 12–20 Ft.
Mature width: 10–20 Ft.

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Arid, Mediterranean, Subtropical

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Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — Indigenous to southeastern Australia

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — the Golden Wattle requires a sunny location with well-draining soil

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — It is relatively fast-growing and is known for its long

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — Golden Wattle (Acacia longifolia) is an evergreen shrub, ideal for warm, sunny spots

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — This vigorous plant can reach up to 20-30 feet tall and almost as wide

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — It boasts fragrant, bright yellow, puffball-like flowers in spring

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — Its long, narrow leaves add year-round interest

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — Prefers well-drained soil

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — Drought tolerant once established

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — it provides excellent erosion control and is a low-maintenance choice for expansive landscapes

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — slender phyllodes (leaf-like structures) that measure around 4 to 8 inches in length

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — weeping texture to the landscape

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — and it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.<br><br>For gardeners or designers

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — Clients will appreciate its year-round interest and its contribution to a biodiverse garden ecosystem

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — making it an excellent choice for water-wise landscapes or xeriscaping

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — The phyllodes are a soft green

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — It can tolerate a variety of soil types as long as they are free-draining

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — providing vibrant color when many other plants are dormant

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — Each ball-shaped inflorescence boasts numerous petite flowers

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — the Golden Wattle requires minimal water

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — It boasts fragrant, bright yellow, puffball-like flowers in spring; it can tolerate a variety of soil types as long as they

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — This vigorous plant can reach up to 20-30 feet tall and almost as wide; slender phyllodes (leaf-like structures) that

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — Golden Wattle (Acacia longifolia) is an evergreen shrub, ideal for warm, sunny spots; its long, narrow leaves add

Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — shrub with yellow blooms

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