This large shrub to small tree is upright and spreading with weeping jointed branches that form a rounded crown. It has pendant mid green lanced-shaped leaves and the bright yellow ball-shaped flowers appear in clusters during early spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Acacia macradeniais naturally found in Australia growing in the arid Darling Downs districts of Queensland along creeks or on the adjoining slopes.

It prefers a well drained, moderately fertile sandy-stony soils in an open sunny position tolerating drought but is frost sensitive.

The Zig-zag Wattle is grown for its flowers and its spreading habit. It is planted in sub-tropical gardens, parks and along watercourses as a specimen or for screening. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in 3 to 5 years and is used in roadside plantings or shrub borders in arid regions. ID 2337

Acacia (a-KAY-see-a) macradenia(mak-ra-den-e-ä)

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