Australian golden wattle
Acacia pycnantha
Australian golden wattle is a fast-growing shrub or small tree celebrated for its brilliant golden-yellow flower clusters and graceful phyllodes. Plant in a sunny, well-drained spot and water regularly during the first season; once established it is notably drought tolerant and very low maintenance. It makes an excellent screen, windbreak, or ornamental specimen and is the floral emblem of Australia.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 120″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
144″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply To Establish, Then Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings Once Established
Soil pH
6 – 8
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Dec 1, 2020 by laurent boniface (cc-by-sa)
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