Coastal Wattle - Plant Native!

Coastal Wattle

Acacia longifolia var. sophorae

Excellent fast growing, long living wattle.

FEATURES:
Attractive open shrub with weeping branches of drooping narrow grey-green foliage. Spring flowers are a creamy yellow colour.

CONDITIONS:
Will grow in a heavy clay or other moist soils that drain freely in a sunny to partially shaded site.

PLANTING IDEAS AND USES:

  • Feature large shrub with other Australian native plants
  • Looks equally at home with exotics
  • Good screening shrub
Plant size

Small Tree

Flower Time in Spring

Spring

Bird Attracting

Bird Attracting

Full Sun

Full Sun

Part Shade

Part Shade

Wet Areas

Wet Areas

Clay Soil

Clay Soil

Sandy Soil

Sandy Soil

Drought Tolerant

Drought Tolerant

Fragrant

Fragrant

Coastal

Coastal

Tolerates Light Frost

Light Frost