Acacia saligna (Golden Wattle) - Image 6

Botanical name: Acacia saligna

Common names: Golden Wattle, Long-leaved Wattle, Long-leaved Acacia, Sallow Wattle, Coast Wattle, Golden Rods

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Eastern Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
Acacia saligna (Golden Wattle) with brown seed pods and long narrow green leaves close up
Acacia saligna (Golden Wattle) branches with drying brown pods plus narrow green leaves on white


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