Acacia longifolia, Edward Minchen, 'The Flowering Plants and Ferns of New South Wales', courtesy of Australian National Botanic Gardens
Sunset®: 8-9,14-24
USDA: 9-11
Frost Tolerance: Young trees are very sensitive to frost
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Eastern Australia, along creeks and swamps
Growth Habits: Evergreen small tree or shrub, fast growing but short lived, 10 to 25 feet tall (3-7.5 m); bright green linear-lanceolate phyllodes, with 2 or 3 prominent veins, 2 to 6 inches long (5-15 cm)
Flowers: Yellow globular, flowers, in early winter to early spring
Watering Needs: Low water, needs good drainage, tolerant of coastal conditions
Propagation: Seeds (better results with hot water treatment), heeled semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Blooming Habits:
Bright yellow cylindrical spikes, 0.8 to 1.6 inches long (2-4 cm). The Acacia longifolia blooms in late winter to early spring.
Fruiting Habits:
More or less cylindrical, dehiscent pod, 2 to 4 inches long (5-10 cm), ending up in a curved beak, containing black seeds.
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