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Acacia longifolia
Also Known As
- Coast Wattle
- Golden Wattle
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 10'-20'
- W: 10'-20'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Acacia longifolia plant details
Acacia longifolia is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia longifolia
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: potentially invasive
GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia longifolia
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Acacia longifolia
By: Michael Wolf
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How to Grow Acacia longifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Size
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