Queensland Silver Wattle


Photo: Lorna Rose		Queensland Silver Wattle Acacia podalyriifolia Trees and Shrubs ACT & High Country Region

	This Australian native plant is natural to the north coast of NSW and QLD. A small 5m tree, it has become invasive outside its region. The silvery grey foliage and masses of golden yellow blooms are the main attraction as a garden plant.

HOW IT SPREADS Both of the listed acacia varieties produces masses of seed pods that ripen on the tree and disperse with the help of birds, ants and small native mammals. These seeds have a high rate of germination especially after a bush fire.

Avoid growing these weedy varieties. Visit your local Garden Centre or a specialist native plant nursery for advice about other wattle alternatives.

Alternative Plants


Photo: Fagg, M - ANBG		Clay Wattle Acacia pravissima nana 'Golden Glow' Trees and Shrubs

	A small compact form of Acacia pravissima with grey/green foliage and a mass display of golden flowers in Spring. It grows in full sun to dappled shade and is suited to most soil types that are well drained. Once established Golden Glow requires very little maintenance but responds well to tip pruning and will tolerate dry periods and will make a good low compact hedge ideal for smaller gardens.

Photo: Lorna Rose		Forsythia Forsythia X intermedia and 'Suspensa' Trees and Shrubs

	An extremely hardy, vase shaped, frost resistant, deciduous shrub to 4 m high. Bare stems burst forth in spring with masses of golden yellow bells. The selected form 'Suspensa' has a weeping habit. Bare stems cut in bud will open and flower indoors.

Photo: Jackie Miles		Hairy Wattle or Weeping Boree Acacia vestita Trees and Shrubs

	This plant occurs naturally on the western slopes and southern tablelands of New South Wales. A graceful, free-flowering weeping shrub with bright yellow flowers in spring.