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Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle

$140.00

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Size: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm 40cm/45L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 0.9m – 1.6m Approx.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5m to 8m

Mature Width: 3m to 5m

Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle is expected to grow 60cm to 90cm per year (fast) (approx.).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle

Acacia floribunda covers itself in masses of pale cream-yellow rod-shaped flowers through spring, held against fine weeping foliage that gives the whole plant a soft gossamer quality. It is one of the most graceful wattles and among the fastest ways to build a screen.

The Gossamer Wattle grows to 5 to 8 metres tall and 3 to 5 metres wide at 60 to 90 centimetres per year, branching densely to ground level with a weeping habit. It is used for fast privacy screening, rural windbreaks, and as a nurse crop sheltering slower long-term plantings while they establish.

This Australian native tolerates light to moderate frost once established, along with poor soils, coastal exposure and extended dry. Like most fast wattles it is relatively short-lived at 15 to 20 years, which suits its role as a quick screen rather than a permanent tree.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Acacia floribunda

How big does Acacia floribunda grow?

The Gossamer Wattle reaches 5 to 8 metres tall and 3 to 5 metres wide, branching densely to ground level with a soft weeping habit.

How fast does Acacia floribunda grow?

Fast, at 60 to 90 centimetres per year. It will form a usable privacy screen within two to three years of planting.

When does the Gossamer Wattle flower?

Masses of pale cream-yellow rod-shaped flowers appear through spring and into summer, attracting bees, native pollinators and small insect-feeding birds.

How long does Acacia floribunda live?

Like most fast-growing wattles it is relatively short-lived at 15 to 20 years. Use it as a quick screen or nurse crop while slower long-term species establish.

Is Acacia floribunda frost tolerant?

It handles light to moderate frost once established. Protect young plants through their first winter in colder inland districts.

Is it suitable for coastal gardens?

Yes. It tolerates coastal exposure and sandy soils well and is widely used in coastal revegetation and shelterbelt planting.

How far apart should I plant it for a screen?

Plant 2 to 3 metres apart for a dense fast screen or windbreak, or 4 to 5 metres apart where each plant should develop its full weeping form.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Uses in my Garden

Screening or Privacy
Rural Property Planting
Windbreak
Revegetation or Regeneration

Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle Evergreen or Deciduous?

Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5m to 8m

Mature Width: 3m to 5m

Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle is expected to grow 60cm to 90cm per year (fast) (approx.).

Growth Rate of Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle

Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle is expected to grow 60cm to 90cm per year (fast) (approx.).

They are considered to have a:

Fast Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle

Is Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle frost tolerant?

Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle Flower?

Acacia floribunda produces long, creamy-white cylindrical flower spikes through late winter and spring. The abundant blooms create a soft, gossamer-like display along the fine foliage, offering a distinctive and elegant seasonal feature.

Does Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring
Summer

Flower Type:

Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Yellow

Is Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle is Native to Eastern Australia, from Queensland through New South Wales to Victoria, where it grows naturally along watercourses, forest edges, and open woodlands.

What is the Wildlife Value of Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle ?

Its dense habit provides excellent shelter for small birds, while its nectar- and pollen-rich flowers attract native bees, beetles, hoverflies and other beneficial insects that help support healthy local biodiversity.

How much Sunlight does Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle need?

Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Acacia floribunda performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils with good aeration. It will tolerate slightly acidic to neutral soils but may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with organic matter. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then reduce watering as the tree matures and develops strong drought resilience.

Is Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle Drought Tolerant?

Is Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it benefits from regular watering, but once established Acacia floribunda shows strong drought tolerance. It performs well in low-water gardens and remains reliable during extended dry periods with minimal supplementary watering.

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How To Plant Your Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle is expected to grow 60cm to 90cm per year (fast) (approx.).

Fast Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, this is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape if used as hedging or screening. For a clear trunk feature, remove lower branches as the tree grows.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release native blend in early spring and again in autumn. Avoid high-phosphorus formulations as a precaution.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Acacia floribunda - Gossamer Wattle in Different Soil

Acacia Floribunda performs best in well-drained sandy loam or loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.