Acacia longifolia
Golden Wattle, Sydney 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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.