Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle - Evergreen Trees Direct

Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle

Name: Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
SKU: ACAPYCGO30cm
Price: 290.00 AUD
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Size: 30cm/33cm

40cm/45L 30cm/33cm

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30cm/33cm: Enquire within for height guide information.
40cm/45L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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About Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle

The Acacia pycnantha – Golden Wattle is a fast-growing, evergreen native tree (4–8m H × 3–6m W) with upright form, bright green lance-shaped foliage, and dense clusters of golden-yellow flowers from late winter into spring. It looks excellent as a seasonal feature in native gardens, screening rows, or revegetation sites needing fast colour and coverage.

Acacia pycnantha – Golden Wattle thrives in full sun to part shade, adapts to a wide range of soil types, and is drought-hardy once established. Its nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil health, making it well suited for erosion control, habitat planting, and low-maintenance public or residential landscapes.

Low care requirements and strong visual impact make it a standout choice for councils, wildlife gardens, and nature-focused designs.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

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

Mature Height & Width

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).

Frost Tolerance

Is Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle frost tolerant?

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

Flowering Information

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.

Native Information

Is Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle an Australian Native? 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.

Wildlife Value

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.

Sunlight Information

Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

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.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Golden Wattle

Genus: Acacia

Botanical Species: pycantha

Family: Fabaceae

Botanical Name: Acacia pycnantha

Landscape Uses

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.

Planting, Spacing & Care

How to Plant Acacia pycnantha

Select an Appropriate Spot: Prefer areas with abundant sunlight and well-drained soil.
Enrich Soil: Integrate compost to enrich the planting area.
Dig a Hole: Around twice the size of the tree's container width and of equal depth.
Plant: Position the Acacia carefully in the hole, backfill, and firm the soil.
Water Generously: Ensure the tree gets ample water right after planting.

Hedging & Screening: Plant 1.5 m – 2.5 m apart for informal native screens.

Feature Tree: Plant 2 m apart to allow space for its natural spreading habit.

Avenue Planting Trees: Rarely used for avenue planting.

Caring for Acacia pycnantha

Watering: Regular in its formative years, then less frequent as it matures.
Pruning: Minimal, mainly to shape and remove any dead or unwanted growth.
Mulching: Apply mulch around the base, leaving some distance from the trunk.
Pests/Diseases: Keep an eye out for typical Acacia pests and diseases.

Most Acacia thrive in well-drained soil with good air circulation around their roots. This happy medium allows for healthy growth and prevents root rot. Here's a quick guide to ensure your Acacia flourishes:

Loves Well-Drained Soil: Most Acacia love well-drained soil. If your existing soil feels compact, don't worry!Amending it with organic material like compost or composted bark will improve drainage and air circulation for your Acacia.
Sandy Soil Superstar: Sandy soil can be a great fit for Acacia because it drains well naturally. However, it can dry out quickly. Top Tip: Consider adding organic matter like compost to help your sandy soil retain moisture for your Acacia.
Clay Can Be Clay-vercome: Clay soil retains a lot of moisture, which some Acacia might find a little suffocating.Don't fret! You can improve drainage in heavy clay by mixing in sand and organic matter. This creates a looser structure that allows excess water to drain away, keeping your Acacia happy and healthy.
Silty Soil Success: Silty soil can be a good compromise, offering both drainage and moisture retention. However,keep an eye out for waterlogging. If drainage seems poor, add some organic material or coarse sand to help your Acacia thrive.
Loamy - The Ideal Home: Loamy soil, a mixture of sand, silt, and clay, is the perfect fit for most Acacia. It provides excellent drainage, aeration, and moisture retention. Lucky you! If your soil is already loamy, you likely won't need to make any amendments for your Acacia.

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

Fast Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

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)

Ideal Conditions

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

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

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.

Flowering Information

Does Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring
Summer

Flower Type:

Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Yellow

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What significance does Golden Wattle hold in Australia? It's Australia's national floral emblem, symbolizing unity and resilience.
How quickly does it grow? Acacia pycnantha exhibits a fast growth rate, given ideal conditions.
Why choose Golden Wattle for my garden? Its rich history, combined with its striking floral display and adaptability, makes it an outstanding choice.