This small shrub has slender arching branches that form an open rounded crown. It has narrow dark green leaves that are crowded along the stems and the small pale-yellow flowers appear in clusters at the end of the branches during late summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Acacia linifoliais naturally found in Australia growing in New South Wales along the coast in open forests in well drained, moderately fertile sandy soil. It prefers a protected semi shaded to an open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant.

The Flax-leaved Wattle is grown for its graceful habit and its flowers. It is planted in small gardens and parks as a specimen or used in bushland settings. It is suitable for coastal regions and establishes in 1 to 2 years. It is ideal for new gardens attracting birds and tolerating shaded conditions.ID 2507

Acacia (a-KAY-see-a) linifolia(liń-ie-FO-lee-a)

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