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Acacia longifolia

Common Name: Sallow Wattle

Family: Mimosaceae

Origin/Habitat: Forests mostly on coastal side of Main Divide.

Height: 1-8 metres

Spread: 3 metres

Habit: Bushy shrub to small tree.

Foliage: Flat on stiff branches. 8-20cm ´ 1-2.5cm

Flowers: July-Oct. Yellow, on spikes 2-4cm.

Other features for identification: Pods leathery and pale brown in colour.

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

Cultural tolerances:  Likes a full sun position, resistant to salt winds, moderately resistant to saline soils, moderately resistant to drought, moderately resistant to frost, resistant to pollution. Wind tolerance – can be placed in the front line of a windbreak.

Maintenance requirements: Low. No supplementary fertiliser required.

Uses:       Ornamental ,   Bird Attracting , Windbreak ,  Erosion Control & Coastal

Propagation: Treat seeds with heat.