Acacia cardiophylla

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Plant
ID 7 Acacia cardiophylla
Botanic Name Acacia cardiophylla
Common Name Wyalong Wattle
Family Name Fabaceae, sub family Mimosoideae
Cultivars 'Gold Lace'
Origin Australia, NSW, Zone 8-10
Growth Type Shrub
Bark Type Smooth
Foliage Type Evergreen Water Use Low
No. of Species 1,100
Growth Habit Small dome / Mallee Growth Rate Fast
Height 1.8 - 4 m (6 - 13 ft) Spread 3 m (10 ft)
Plant Overview
This shrub forms a solitary trunk with spreading smooth greyish branches that form a rounded habit. It has divided fern-like mid green leaves and the yellow ball-shaped flowers appear in clusters towards the end of the branches during early spring.
Leaf
Type Phyllode Additional Information
Shape Bipinnate
The 40 mm (1 5/8 in) long pubescent phyllodes are composed of 12 to 18 pairs of pinnae arranged oppositely along the rachis and have 4-14 pairs of hairy ovate pinnules.
Arrangement Alternate
Margin Entire
Colour Mid green
Size 30 - 40 mm ( 1.2 - 1.6 in )
Flower
Perfume Odorless Additional Information
Shape Tubulate
The bisexual flowers are arranged in a ball-like cluster with a short peduncle. There are up to 30 clusters arranged along the hairy branches in an axillary raceme. They appear from late winter to early spring.
Inflorescence Raceme
Colour Yellow
Size 5 - 6 mm ( 0.2 - 0.2 in )
Flowering in
(Southern Hemisphere)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Fruit
Type Legume Additional Information
Colour Light brown
The linear pod is constricted between the seeds and is up to 6 mm (1/4 in) wide by 120 mm (4 ¾ in) long with nerve-like margins. The hard black oval seeds are up to 6 mm (¼ in) long with a hard pericarp.
Edible Yes
Bird Attractive Yes
Size 30 - 120 mm ( 1.2 - 4.7 in )
Fruiting in
(Southern Hemisphere)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Environment & Cultivation
Natural Soil Tolerates most well drained sandy/stony loams, moist and moderately fertile
Container Not normally, may be grown in tubs, planter boxes
Climate Warm temperate
Aspect Full sun, open position, tolerates drought or high temperatures and light frost
Pest & Diseases Wattle scale, green wattle looper, gumtree hopper, tailed emperor caterpillar
Fertiliser Not normally required, mulch during summer and keep moist during establishment
Pruning Not normally required, trim to contain after flowering
Cultural Uses Propagation
The Wyalong Wattle is grown for its masses of flowers and its small rounded crown. It is planted in parks and gardens along borders as a quick screen or as a specimen in a new garden. It is also used in roadside plantings or woodland settings.
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 to 18 C (55 - 64 F) for 24 hours. Seeds may require scarification.
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