Longleaf Wattle
Acacia longifolia
Also listed as Mimosa longifolia, Racosperma longifolium
Also known as Sydney Golden Wattle, Sallow Wattle, Coastal Wattle
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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.
Why grow it
Longleaf Wattle outperforms many native acacias in coastal and sandy environments due to its exceptional salt and wind tolerance. It establishes quickly in degraded soils where other nitrogen-fixing shrubs struggle, making it a practical choice for erosion control on challenging sites. The winter-to-spring flowering period fills a gap when few other woody plants bloom, providing early forage for pollinators.
Watch out for
Growth can become leggy or sparse in deeply shaded locations, requiring strategic placement or occasional pruning to maintain density. Like many acacias, it has a moderate lifespan (typically 15-25 years) and may decline in very wet or poorly drained soils despite its drought hardiness.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Fabaceae
Native Range
Eastern Australia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Longleaf Wattle grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Longleaf Wattle outperforms many native acacias in coastal and sandy environments due to its exceptional salt and wind tolerance. It establishes quickly in degraded soils where other nitrogen-fixing shrubs struggle, making it a practical choice for erosion control on challenging sites. The winter-to-spring flowering period fills a gap when few other woody plants bloom, providing early forage for pollinators.
Watch out for
Growth can become leggy or sparse in deeply shaded locations, requiring strategic placement or occasional pruning to maintain density. Like many acacias, it has a moderate lifespan (typically 15-25 years) and may decline in very wet or poorly drained soils despite its drought hardiness.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Fabaceae
Native Range
Eastern Australia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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