This small shrub is upright and spreading with slender greyish stems that form a compact rounded habit. It has divided fern-like grey green leaves and the small golden yellow ball-shaped flowers appear in dense clusters from late winter to spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Acacia chinchillensis is naturally found in Australia growing on the Darling Downs in south-eastern Queensland in well drained, fertile moist soils in an open sunny position and is drought and light frost tolerant. 

The Chinchilla Wattle is grown for its flowers and its spreading habit. It is planted in woodland settings in sub-tropical gardens or along water courses as a screen. It is suitable for coastal and the adjoining tableland regions, establishing in 3 to 5 years and is also grown in new gardens. ID 2330

Acacia (a-KAY-see-a) chinchillensis (chin-chill-le-en-sis)  

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
subfamily Mimosoideae 
Wattles