This very popular garden wattle with fine, silvery-grey feathery foliage and masses of soft balls of golden flowers is an Australian native plant now invasive outside its natural region.

Seeds spread by ants and humans rapidly germinate. There is a high danger it will cross pollinate with the already endangered Downy Wattle (Acacia pubescens), putting it at further risk of extinction.

Cootamundra wattle is native in central western NSW and it is important to preserve this tree within its natural range.

A rare plant from Southern New South Wales. This tall shrub has foliage with a silver-blue tinge and rich golden spring flowers. The combination of foliage and flowers creates a stunning combination in the garden. It is one of the most eye-catching native shrubs.

This Australian native plant may grow to 10m high by 4m wide and is a popularly cultivated medium sized shade tree with a blue - green appearance, suitable for well drained soils.

Its features are the silver-grey foliage and masses of golden spring blossom.

A small evergreen tree, fast growing but living up to 30 years, rather than the usual 10-20 years. It has drooping branches and pale yellow flowers in late winter. It is native throughout the South Coast and often found along rivers. Use of local wattle species is always desirable.