Acacia pycnantha - golden wattle

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This here's the wattle, the emblem of our land. You can stick it in a bottle, you can hold it in your hand.

Golden wattle is the national flower of our country since 1988, it's appeared on stamps, and it's a common sight across the southern states when it blazes in gold from winter to late spring.

Favourite of honeyeaters and thornbills, for those fluffy golden flowers are rich in nectar and pollen during cold months; and the leaves help feed the larvae of native butterflies.

Not so favourite in some bushland areas as this is an enthusiastic self-seeder from its long pods. It will grow in very poor soil, help with soil erosion, and be an effective fast-growing windbreak. Plant wisely - and it's a good garden friend.

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Description

Acacia pycnantha - golden wattle

APPEARANCE : Fast-growing native wattle, variable in mature size it forms a large shrub or small tree, taller and straighter in more open sunny locations. Long slender smooth green leaves; long green-brown seed pods. From winter into spring abundant scented bright yellow pompom flowers which attract wildlife.
USE FOR : Fast winter colour, windbreak, erosion control, feature shrub in native gardens. Grown commercially for tannin production. Short living to 20-30 years.
CLIMATE : Frost-hardy, drought tolerant. Reliable in dry gardens and areas of low rainfall (once established).
PLANTING : Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun. Self-seeds, so do not plant near any natural bushlands or waterways, especially in areas with reliable rainfall.
CARE : Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks, and protect from frost while young. Responds well to pruning if you need to - use the branches for decor indoors; apply a slow release native fertiliser afterwards to promote healthy growth.
HEIGHT & WIDTH : around 8 m H x 5 m W.
YOUR PLANTS : These are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.
You can see an example in the image gallery.
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