Acacia saligna

Common Name: Golden Wreath Wattle

Height: 3-8 metres

Spread: 3 metres

Habit: Shrub or tree.

Family: Mimosaceae  

Origin/Habitat: Introduced from WA. Well established in parts pf the eastern states.

Foliage: Dark green. Strong central vein, with a gland very close to the base. Branchlets smooth.

Flowers: Sept-Nov. Deep gold in colour.

Other features for identification: Pods thin walled, pale brown, 5-12cm in length.

Soil preferences: Fertilise at plant out with 10gm of 18:2.6:10 N.P.K slow release.

Cultural tolerances: Requires full sun, is resistant to salt winds, frost, pollution and saline soils. Is moderately resistant to drought. Wind tolerance- can be placed in the front line of a windbreak.

Maintenance requirements: Low. Add blood and bone yearly as a supplementary fertiliser.

Other: Medium fire risk.

Propagation: Treat seeds with heat.