Acacia verniciflua

Varnish wattle​

Attractive, fast growing or ornamental shrub or small tree with an erect or spreading habit. Young branchlets have broad yellow bands between slightly raised pale yellowish ribs. Leaves shiny, sticky, light green, variable in shape 2-7cm x 2-15mm. Pale to bright yellow, 2-3 ball-shaped flowerheads. Narrow to oblong pods, raised and sometimes sticky over seeds. Suitable for areas of low maintenance.

  • Cultural knowledge: Food- seeds, pods​
  • Ecological role: Attracts birds feeding on seeds and insects
  • Height: 1-6m
  • Width: 2-4m
  • Sun: Full sun
  • Soil type: Moist Soils
  • Flowering time: July-September