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Golden wattle Acacia pycnantha
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
Australia's floral emblem, with masses of golden balls in late winter.
A small, fast-growing tree from south-eastern Australia. Short-lived but spectacular in flower; it fixes nitrogen and suits new gardens.
In the garden
- Flowers
- Masses of fluffy golden balls.
- Leaves
- Broad, glossy green phyllodes (flattened leaf stalks).
- Attracts
- Birds, pollinating insects and shelter for small wildlife
Growing conditions
- Light
- Full sun
- 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
Planting
Good for quick cover in new gardens while slower plants establish.
Care
Expect a lifespan of around 10 to 20 years.
Where it comes from
- Native to
- ACT, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria
- Natural range
- South-eastern Australia: South Australia, Victoria, southern New South Wales and the ACT.
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 pycnantha on the Atlas of Living Australia (Atlas of Living Australia)