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Contract Nursery Specialising in Indigenous Plant Tubestock for the Central Coast of NSW, Australia
Acacia longifolia
Genus species; Acacia longifolia
Meaning of name; Thorn - long stalked leaves
Family; Mimosaceae
Common name; Sydney Golden Wattle; Sallow Wattle
Shade; none to light
Features; Long green phyllodes, bears golden rod like flowers in late winter.
Aspect; FRONT LINE COASTAL; SHADY MOIST; SHADY DRY; Wet Winter, Dry Summer; Temporary Inundation; Dry Conditions; Usually Frost Resistant;
Tolerant of Phytophora cinnamomi;
Habitat; Forests, Woodland,
Soil; SAND BINDER; SHADY MOIST; SHADY DRY; Heavy & Clay Soil; Sandy Soil; Moderately Lime tolerant; Soil Salt tolerant;
Landscape uses; GULLY EROSION CONTROL; Windbreak; Fence Screen; Hedge; Quick Growing; Container Plant;
Flowering; Yellow Flowers; Perfumed Flowers; June to November;
Seed Dispersal vector; Expected to be Ant adapted elaiosome (food body)
Problems; Drain Clogger;
Ecological values; Bird Attracter & Seed Eaters; Smog Tolerant;
Other; Fuel Wood Tree; Fodder;
Propagation; From seed in early spring. Hard seed coat must be made water permiable by pouring boiling water over seed and allowing them to stand in it over night. Sow the swollen seeds. Germination usually takes no longer than three weeks.