Acacia longifolia - Sydney golden wattle

Acacia longifolia

Sydney Golden Wattle, Sallow Wattle

This species is found distributed throughout eastern Australia in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. It has a strong show of yellow flowers in spring and is reported hardy to +20 F. The Sydney Golden Wattle is an erect shrub to 18' and is a good, fast growing species. Excellent for screening.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 8
Type	Shrub to 18'
Flower Color	Yellow
Growth Rate	Moderate
Placement	Sun
Culture	18" minimum annual rainfall
Native	New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania
Family	Mimosaceae

Key Benefits

	Attractive yellow flowers in Spring
	Large shrub
	Light green phyllodes (leaves)

Problem Solving Features

	Fast growing species
	Suitable for screening purposes
	Hardy species

Pricing - See Price List Here

* Seed germinates best if given hot water soak or use scarified seed. Place seed in near boiling water, soak for 24 hrs then sow. Any floating seeds need additional hot water/soak treatment. Sow seeds 1/8" deep, germination 2-3 weeks at 70-75 degrees F.

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