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Products > Acacia longifolia   Acacia longifolia - Golden Wattle    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Mimosaceae (~Fabales) Origin: Australia (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Yellow Bloomtime: Winter/Spring Synonyms: A. latifolia Height: 12-20 feet Width: 10-20 feet Exposure: Full Sun Seaside: Yes Drought Tolerant: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Acacia longifolia (Golden Wattle) - A fast-growing bushy shrub or small tree to 20 feet tall and as wide. Long light green leaves and fragrant round, golden yellow flowers appear in winter to early spring along end of branches. A good plant for seaside conditions. Frost and drought resistant - hardy to 20 degrees F. Use as a screen or windbreak; often seen as freeway plantings. Good beach plant. This plant was originally collected by Joseph Banks who was the botanist on the James Cook's exploration of Australia in 1770 and was offered by nurseries in England as early as 1788.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]