This shrub forms a rounded dense habit with angular upright branching. It has bright green phyllodes tha are broad lanced-shape and the profuse yellow ball-shaped flower heads appear during spring. It is an excellent plant for an exposed coastal position.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Acacia montana is naturally found in Australia from Queensland to Victoria growing along the coast and adjoining tablelands in very well drained moderately fertile stony soils. It prefers a sunny position but will tolerate dappled shade and is drought and frost resistant.

Mallee Wattle is a hardy small shrub that is grown in coastal or inland gardens as a specimen or in shrub borders. It may be used as a low windbreak or used in containers or road side plantings. It is moderately fast growing establishing in 2 to 4 years but is short lived and its growth rate is faster in protected areas. ID 1017

Acacia(a-KAY-see-a) / (a-KAH-kee-a) montana (MON-tah-nuh)

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