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Gold dust wattle Acacia acinacea
When it flowers
- January, not flowering
- February, not flowering
- March, not flowering
- April, not flowering
- May, not flowering
- June, not flowering
- July, flowering
- August, flowering
- September, flowering
- October, flowering
- November, not flowering
- December, not flowering
Small, dense wattle smothered in golden balls in late winter and spring.
A tough, small-leaved shrub that suits small gardens and dry banks. Its dense growth gives shelter to small birds.
In the garden
- Flowers
- Small golden ball flowers along the stems.
- Attracts
- Birds, pollinating insects and shelter for small wildlife
Growing conditions
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Sandy, loam and clay
- Drainage
- Needs good drainage
- Frost
- Moderate frost
- Water
- Very drought tolerant
- Climate
- Dry summers (Mediterranean) and temperate
Planting and care
- Grown from
- Seed
Where it comes from
- Native to
- New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria
Where to buy
Widely available.
We don't have stockists listed for this plant yet. Local native nurseries are often the best place to ask.
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Further reading
- Acacia acinacea on the Atlas of Living Australia (Atlas of Living Australia)