Acacia longifolia, Acacia latifolia
Sydney Golden Wattle

An evergreen tree with a rounded, billowy, shrub-like form and bright green, lance-shaped leaves. In late winter or early spring, golden-yellow flower spikes appear along branches. Fast growing with a 20 - 30 year life span. Good for erosion control on hillsides.

USDA zones: 10 -11
Sunset zones: 8, 9, 14 - 24
Mature size: 10 - 25 feet high and 9 - 15 feet wide
Light needs: full sun
Water needs: little to no water