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Golden Wattle - Acacia pycnantha
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Golden Wattle, Acacia pycnantha
Australia's floral emblem, delivered at scale. Acacia pycnantha brings immediate structure and a striking flush of deep gold to any landscape, no lead time, no compromise.
Why Golden Wattle
Flowering Impact: Masses of vivid golden flower clusters in late winter to spring, one of the most visually arresting seasonal displays in the native palette.
Advanced Stock: Supplied as mature, well-established specimens ready for immediate placement and visual effect.
Drought Resilience: Highly adapted to dry Australian conditions, low irrigation demand once established, making it a practical choice for large-scale or low-maintenance projects.
Fast Canopy: Rapid growth rate delivers shade and screening results on a compressed timeline.
Native Credentials: Indigenous to south-eastern Australia, ecologically appropriate, wildlife-supportive, and aligned with contemporary landscape design principles.
Ideal Applications
Streetscapes and Avenues: Bold seasonal colour at scale, suited to formal civic and residential boulevard plantings.
Screening and Boundary Definition: Dense foliage and upright form provide effective visual barriers across residential and commercial properties.
Revegetation and Slope Stabilisation: Deep root system supports erosion control on challenging sites.
Feature Specimen Planting: Placed as a focal point within curated native or mixed-species landscapes.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 2–3m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soils; tolerates poor, sandy or clay soils; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice per week for the first 6–12 months until established. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 4–8m
Width: 3–6m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: South-eastern Australia
Flower Colour: Bright yellow
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply