This shrub is upright with slender arching branches that form an open rounded habit. It has grey-green, narrow leaves that are hooked at the apex and the bright yellow ball-shaped flowers appear along the stems during spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Acacia calamifoliais naturally found in Australia growing wide spread from New South Wales to north-west Victoria and extending to South Australia appearing in drier inland regions in open woodlands.

It grows on a variety of well-drained, stony soils in an open, sunny position tolerating some shade and damp conditions and is drought and frost tolerant.

Wallowa is grown for its bright flowers and open rounded habit. It is planted in parks and gardens, along borders as a quick filler against a sunny wall or in commercial sites. It is suitable for inland regions and establishes in 1-2 years tolerateing harsh, dry conditions. It is also used on embankments, new gardens and roadside plantings. ID 2614

Acacia(a-KAY-see-a) calamifolia(cal-la-ma-FO-lee-a)

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