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Photo Credits:
M. Ritter, W. Mark and J. Reimer

Photo Locations:
Los Angeles County Arboretum - Arcadia, CA

SYDNEY GOLDEN WATTLE
Acacia longifolia

General Notes

     Prefers a light, well-drained, fertile soil, but tolerates clay sloped areas. Relatively drought tolerant. Resistant to oak root fungus. Has fragrant flower. Native to Southeastern Australia.

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• Acacia longifolia - Fabaceae
• Native To: Southeastern Australia
• Habit: Erect or Spreading with a Low Canopy.
  Has Evergreen foliage.
• Shape: Oval or Rounded
• Sunset Zones: 8, 9 and 14 - 24
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 11
• Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Wet to Dry and Well Drained Soil. Drought tolerant.
• Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
• Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
• Salinity Tolerance: Good Inland
• Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
• Height: 25 feet
• Canopy Width: 20 feet
• Growth Rate: 36 Inches per Season
• Landscape Use: Screen, Hedged
• Longevity: Less than 50 years
• Leaves: Oblanceolate Light Green. Evergreen.
• Flowers: Showy, Fragrant, Yellow. Flowers in Spring or Winter. Has perfect flowers (male and female parts in each flower).
• Fruit: Brown Pod, Very Large (Over 3.00 inches), fruiting in Winter, Spring or Summer.
• Bark: Dark Gray, Smooth
• Pest & Disease: Resistant to Oak Root Fungus. Susceptible to Scales and Thrip, Phytophthora and Root Rot
• Shading Capacity: Rated as Dense in Leaf
• Branch Strength: Rated as Weak
• Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
• Root Damage Potential: Rated as High
• Health Hazard: Allergy

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SelecTree. "Acacia longifolia Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 21, 2013.
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