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Sydney Golden Wattle
Acacia longifolia
In the United States:
Invasive
· also called Golden Wattle, Coast Wattle
Listed as invasive. Check local regulations — several jurisdictions restrict planting.
Honeybees visit for pollen from the flowers and nectar from extrafloral nectaries. Mass flowering provides a concentrated forage source in late winter to early spring. Fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree tolerant of poor soils and drought once established.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | January–April |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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