This small shrub has slender white pubescent light brown stems that form an open habit. It has small dark green linear leaves and the fragrant ball-shaped bright yellow flowers appear towards the end of the branches in early spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Acacia gordoniiis naturally found in Australia growing on the Blue Mountains near Sydney in open forests on the hillsides and in the valleys.

It prefers a well drained, moderately fertile sandy-stony soil that is tending acidic and grows in a protected sunny position and is moderately drought and frost tolerant.

This small shrub is grown for its flowers and low bushy habit. It is planted in small or native gardens and woodland settings. It is suitable for coastal and the adjoining tablelands and establishes in 1 to 2 years. This small shrub is planted in sunny rockeries or can be grown in pots, tubs and roof gardens. ID 4

Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery.

Acacia (a-KAY-see-a) gordonii(gor-dô-ne-i)

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
subfamilyMimosoideae
Wattles