Acacia longifolia |
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Golden Wattle |
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 possibilitites. It is not long-lived perhaps 20 years. Reseeds in dry, sunny areas. It has the possibility of spreading in coniferous forest, chaparral, woodland or riparian habitats.
Plant Type
Tree
Height 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
Irrigate early in the morning and/or late in the evening to reduce water loss due to evaporation and wind drift.