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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

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) — shrub for full or half
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — yellow flowers in the garden
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — the Golden Wattle requires a sunny location with well-draining soil; providing vibrant color when many other plants are
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — Prefers well-drained soil; the Golden Wattle requires a sunny location with well-draining soil
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — Its long, narrow leaves add year-round interest; this vigorous plant can reach up to 20-30 feet tall and almost as wide
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — Drought tolerant once established; the Golden Wattle requires minimal water
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — it provides excellent erosion control and is a low-maintenance choice for expansive landscapes; shrub for full or half
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — Indigenous to southeastern Australia; it provides excellent erosion control and is a low-maintenance choice for expansive
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — making it an excellent choice for water-wise landscapes or xeriscaping; golden Wattle (Acacia longifolia) is an evergreen
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — It can tolerate a variety of soil types as long as they are free-draining; indigenous to southeastern Australia
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — slender phyllodes (leaf-like structures) that measure around 4 to 8 inches in length; prefers well-drained soil
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — The phyllodes are a soft green; and it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.<br><br>For gardeners or designers
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — providing vibrant color when many other plants are dormant; it boasts fragrant, bright yellow, puffball-like flowers in
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — Each ball-shaped inflorescence boasts numerous petite flowers; it is relatively fast-growing and is known for its long
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — the Golden Wattle requires minimal water; making it an excellent choice for water-wise landscapes or xeriscaping
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — It is relatively fast-growing and is known for its long; yellow flowers in the garden
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — weeping texture to the landscape, image 35
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — yellow flowers in the garden; drought tolerant once established
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — shrub for full or half; clients will appreciate its year-round interest and its contribution to a biodiverse garden
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — and it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.<br><br>For gardeners or designers; each ball-shaped inflorescence
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — Clients will appreciate its year-round interest and its contribution to a biodiverse garden ecosystem; shrub with yellow
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — shrub with yellow blooms; the phyllodes are a soft green
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — Golden Wattle (Acacia longifolia) is an evergreen shrub, ideal for warm, sunny spots; its long, narrow leaves, image 47
Golden Wattle (Acacia Longifolia) — This vigorous plant can reach up to 20-30 feet tall and almost as wide; slender phyllodes (leaf-like, image 48

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