Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle

• Feature Tree
• Rural Property Planting
• Screening or Privacy
• Revegetation or Regeneration

Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle works in an:

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

Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 4 m – 8 m

Mature Width: 3 m – 6 m

Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle is expected to grow 1.0 – 2.0 m per year(very fast-growing under ideal conditions).

Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle is expected to grow 1.0 – 2.0 m per year(very fast-growing under ideal conditions).

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

Is Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle frost tolerant?

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

• Inland QLD (Darling Downs, Central QLD)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa
• Riverland & Murraylands
• Limestone Coast & South East

Acacia pycnantha produces large, bright golden ball-shaped blooms from late winter into early spring. The flowers form in dense clusters along its deep-green foliage, creating a bold, iconic display that is both highly ornamental and unmistakably Australian.

Does Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring
• Summer

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Yellow

Yes

Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle is Native to South-eastern Australia, particularly Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales, where it grows in open forests and woodlands.

Its dense habit provides refuge for small birds, while its nectar- and pollen-rich flowers support native bees, beetles, hoverflies and other key pollinators that strengthen garden biodiversity and ecosystem health.

Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Acacia pycnantha performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with organic matter to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the tree matures and develops its characteristic high drought resilience.

Is Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it benefits from regular watering, but once established Acacia pycnantha develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in dry, low-maintenance landscapes and remains resilient through extended periods with minimal supplementary watering.