Brisbane golden wattle
Acacia fimbriata
With fern like soft foliage, this Acacia is a valuable addition to any large garden. Usually flowers once a year and for quite a short period of time. Can be pruned but gently; a heavy pruning will kill the plant.
Small tree or rounded shrub to 5m high by 6m across. The flowerheads are highly perfumed. Attracts bees.
Type of Plant
Small Tree, Shrub
Size
5m tall by 6m spread
Flower Structure
Ball flowerheads
Flower Colour
Yellow, Cream
Flowers When?
Winter
Leaves
The foliage is narrow lanceolate phyllodes , to 4cm long and usually with hairs near the base.
Light Levels
Full Sun, Light Shade
Soil Types
Acid to neutral sandy, Loam, Sandy, Light forest soil, Sandy loam
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Garden Use
Garden Filler, Mass plantings, Screening Plant
Care
Hardy in most situations, adequate water is required
Special Features
Frost Tolerate, fast growing, prunes well
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Other Insects, Lizards
Family
Mimosaceae
Cultivars, Hybrids, Varieties
History, meaning of the name
From the Greek word akazo, which means “to sharpen” or “point”. It can also mean “spine” or “thorn”. Fimbriata From the Latin word fimbria, which means “fringe”. This refers to the microscopic hairs along the phyllodes, or leaves, of the plant.
Distribution
Native to much of the east coast of Australia.