Acacia longifolia (Sydney golden wattle)

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Skill rating Intermediate
skill rating
Ultimate spread 3m
max. spread
Ultimate height 6m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 2 hours care
per year
Toxic - All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. This plant
is toxic!

Botanical name: Acacia longifolia

Other names: Sydney golden wattle


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Genus: Acacia

Species: A. longifolia - A. longifolia is a tall, evergreeen shrub with long lance-shaped willow-like leaves and bright yellow hermaphrodite flowers in spring.

Acacia longifolia is: Evergreen

Flower: Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Winter

Foliage: Grey-green, Cream in All seasons

Fruit: Red, Black in Autumn

Habit: Bushy

Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.

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Pests: Generally pest free.

Specific pests: Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs

Diseases: Generally disease free.

General care

Pruning: Doesn't respond well to hard pruning.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Acacia longifolia (Sydney golden wattle) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation: Plant outdoors in neutral to acid soil in sheltered frost-free location. If planted 'under glass', plant in loam-based compost in full light.

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Soil types: Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3), Indoor unheated (H2) Match unknown

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