This shrub to small tree has an erect trunk with weeping branches that form a rounded crown. It has grey-green phyllodes that are thick and leathery and the large clusters of golden coloured ball-shaped flowers appear during spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10


Acacia notabilis is naturally found in Australia from New South Wales to South Australia and Western Australia growing in well-drained moderately fertile sandy soil in a sunny open position. It is drought and frost resistant.

Flinders Wattle is a hardy attractive shrub it is grown for its flowers and habit. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions and used in medium size gardens or parks as a screen or specimen plant. It establishes in 2 to 4 years and tolerates dry conditions once established.ID 1018

Acacia(a-KAY-see-a) notabilis (No-tã-bill-lis)

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