This small shrub has a short trunk with spreading branches to ground level that form a compact flat-topped crown. It has long narrow dull green pointed leaves and the bright yellow flower spikes appear in early spring followed by dull brown pods.  

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Acacia granitica is naturally found in Australia from southern Queensland to the northern tablelands of New South Wales growing in well drained, moderately fertile granite based soils in an open sunny position and is drought, frost and snow tolerant. 

This shrub is grown for its flowers and its bushy spreading habit. It is planted in small gardens or woodland settings as a specimen or used in rockeries and is suitable for coastal and adjoining tablelands regions. It establishes from in 1 to 2 years and can be planted on embankments. It is a hardy plant tolerating cold conditions including snow and exposed positions. ID 2333

Acacia (a-KAY-see-a)  granitica (grăn-tic-kä)

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