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Golden Wattle

A variable small tree, ranging from a rounded form with dense foliage through to spindly. Phyllodes (like leaves) are broad and shiny. Flowers are the softest puff of gold and a pure celebration of Winter.

 

Fast growing and adaptable, this is an important habitat tree and a key species for restoration work. Susceptible to borer when older and if stressed. Grows into a beautiful small tree when planted in good soils with adequate moisture.

 

Scientific name
Acacia pycnantha
Family
Fabaceae

Characteristics


Lifeform
Tree
Height
6.0
Width
3.0
Growth rate
Very fast
Evergreen
Yes
Perennial
Yes

Growing Conditions


Full Sun
Yes
Semishade
Yes
Shade
Cold
-2
Drought tolerance
Waterlogging tolerance
Compaction
Good
Wind
Average
pH
complete range

Uses


Ground cover
Screen
Yes
Shade
Container
Hedge
Windbreak
Yes
Grassy Woodland
Yes
Perennial border
Climber
Native lawn
Shrub Mass
Yes
Wetland

Biodiversity


Insect pollinator feeding
Yes
Caterpillar feeding
Yes
Bird feeding
Yes
Bird refuge
Lizard feeding
Lizard refuge
Frog refuge
Mammal feeding
Yes
Pollinators
Native Bee, Wasp, Butterfly, Moth, Beetle
Larvae
Butterflies, Moths
Birds
Foliage insectivores, Seed granivores, Nectivores (feed from extrafloral nectaries)
Mammals
Gum for Gliders

Flowering


Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Yes
Aug
Yes
Sep
Yes
Oct
Yes
Nov
Dec