Acacia floribunda

Widely used in landscaping Acacia floribunda is a fast growing small tree with a natural weeping or pendulous habit.

It works well as a background tree in the garden border and is useful in new landscaping projects as it establishes a good size quickly. Also suited for use an informal screen or windbreak.

The flowers are a paler yellow than many other Acacia, cylindrical in shape, around 4 – 5 cms in length and attractive.

Three forms are available :

• The low growing Acacia floribunda ‘Compact dwarf’ form which will reach less tham 1 metre in height in most conditions.
• Acacia floribunda x genistifolia, which is a hybrid.
• The species A. floribunda

Care

Once established this is a very low care species.

• Plant in full sun to light shade after digging over the soil well.
• Soil needs to be well drained through the year.
• In poor soils a little compost added can be beneficial.
• Water in well with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.
• An annual application of a native plant fertiliser will assist with growth rate.

Pruning

This is a species that can be pruned to maintain size and shape.

Propagation

From seed which will need scarification to germinate.

Summary Information

• Botanical Name – Acacia floribunda
• Common Name – Sallow Wattle, Gossamer Wattle, White Sally, Sally Wattle.
• Family – Fabaceae
• Position – Full to part sun to afternoon shade.
• Soil – Well drained.
• Height – To around 6 metres
• Spread – To around 3 – 4 metres.
• Flowers – Pale Yellow.
• Flowering time – Late winter to spring.
• Foliage – Mid green.
• Frost tolerant – Yes
• Drought tolerant – Yes

Acacia floribunda is available for sale from the following participating nurseries

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