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Longleaf Wattle

Longleaf Wattle

Acacia longifolia

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 8aZone 11b

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
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
6–20′ tall × 8–15′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 8aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11b

pH Range

68.3
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 8.3

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

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
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed