This large shrub to small tree has a solitary trunk with spreading slender branches that form a rounded crown. It has oblong green to blue-green leaves and the bright yellow ball-shaped flowers appear in spring followed by dark brown pods. 

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Acacia hakeoides is naturally found in Australia from northern New South Wales on the western plains to north-western Victoria extending to South and Western Australia. 

It grows in well drained, moderately fertile sandy to light clay loams in an open sunny position tolerating drought and light frost. 

Hakea-leaf Wattle is grown for its flowers and its bushy habit. It is planted in parks and large gardens along roadsides and in shelter belts in woodland settings. It is suitable for inland gardens establishing in 1 to 2 years and is used for screen planting or in shelter belts or new gardens. ID 2334

Acacia (a-KAY-see-a)  hakeoides (ha-ke-oi-dee-s)

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