Acacia gordonii

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Plant
ID 4 Acacia gordonii
Botanic Name Acacia gordonii
Common Name Gordon's Wattle
Family Name Fabaceae, sub family Mimosoideae
Cultivars syn. Acacia brunioides
Origin Australia, NSW, Zone 9-10
Growth Type Shrub
Bark Type Woody
Foliage Type Evergreen Water Use Low
No. of Species 700
Growth Habit Spreading-ascending Growth Rate Fast
Height 0.8 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft) Spread 1 m (3 ft)
Plant Overview
This small shrub has slender white pubescent light brown stems that form a straggly open habit. It has small dark green linear leaves and the fragrant ball-shaped bright yellow flowers appear towards the end of the branches in early spring.
Leaf
Type Phyllode Additional Information
Shape Linear
The small pointed linear phyllodes are up to 15 mm (2/3 in) long and are slightly curved and almost terete with a rough hairy texture. They are arranged alternately or whorled particularly towards the end of the branchlets and the apex is acute.
Arrangement Alternate
Margin Entire
Colour Dark green
Size 5 - 15 mm ( 0.2 - 0.6 in )
Flower
Perfume Fragrant Additional Information
Shape Tubulate
There are 20-30 bright yellow flowers arranged in a globose head that is up to 8 mm (1/3 in) in diameter. There is 1 flower head arranged in the axil of the phyllodes towards the end of the branches. They appear in late winter.
Inflorescence Cluster or Fascicle
Colour Yellow
Size 10 - 12 mm ( 0.4 - 0.5 in )
Flowering in
(Southern Hemisphere)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Fruit
Type Legume Additional Information
Colour Blue - black
The blue-black oblong flattened pods are up to 60 mm (2 3/8 in) long by 14 mm (½ in) wide and are slightly constricted between the seeds. The black seeds are up to 4mm (1/8 in) long with a cup-like aril and arranged transversely.
Edible Yes
Bird Attractive Yes
Size 35 - 60 mm ( 1.4 - 2.4 in )
Fruiting in
(Southern Hemisphere)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Environment & Cultivation
Natural Soil Well drained poor sandy to gravely soils, moderately fertile, acidic
Container Pots, tubs, planter boxes, protection from heavy frost
Climate Warm temperate
Aspect Full sun, open to protected position, drought and frost tolerant
Pest & Diseases Chain & wattle scale, anthracnose, boree gall, diamond weevil, leafminer
Fertiliser Feed with blood and bone or native plant food
Pruning Not normally required, trim to contain after flowering
Cultural Uses Propagation
Gordon's wattle is a small shrub that is grown for its bright yellow flowers and low bushy habit. It is planted in small or native gardens as a specimen or used in woodland settings. It is suitable for coastal regions and the adjoining tablelands.
Sow fresh seed during early spring or when available in pots and place in a cold frame to germinate. Pre-soak seeds in heated water 13 C to 18 C (55 F - 64 F) for 24 hours. Seeds may require scarification.
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