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Longleaf Wattle
Acacia longifolia
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
A vigorous Australian shrub with long, narrow phyllodes and abundant golden-yellow flower spikes in winter to early spring. Highly tolerant of poor, dry soils and coastal conditions, making it excellent for erosion control and low-maintenance landscapes.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 8.3Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
WinterSpring
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Eastern Australia
Function & Care
biomass/mulcherosion controlnitrogen fixerpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Nitrogen Fixer · Moderate
Coppicing
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation