An Australian native shrub or tree that is fast growing.Leaves are bright green and leathery. Bright yellow red like scented flowers are produced in winter and spring followed by leathery pods in summer.
Common Name:
Sallow Wattle
Description:
An Australian native shrub or tree that is fast growing.Leaves are bright green and leathery. Bright yellow red like scented flowers are produced in winter and spring followed by leathery pods in summer.
Categories:
Bird Attracting, Native, Screening
Growing Conditions:
Drought Tolerant, Full Sun, Part Shade, Sheltered Position
Uses:
Use as screening and roadside planting. Also great for shrubberies. The leaves are suitable as a dyeing agent and birds are attracted to the flowers which also add colour to winter gardens.
Position:
Thrives in well drained moist soil in a partly shady to sunny position. Protect from strong winds. Tolerant to most conditions.
Care:
Mulch to keep roots moist and cool and to control weed growth.
Planting:
Cultivate soil and dig hole twice the width of the container. Place plant in hole level with the ground and fill firmly with soil. Water thoroughly.
Height:
2-10m
Width:
2-9m
Pot Sizes:
Acacia longifolia
An Australian native shrub or tree that is fast growing. Leaves are bright green and leathery. Bright yellow red like scented flowers are produced in winter and spring followed by leathery pods in summer.