H: 3m

W: 2m

Long leaved foliage and bright yellow flowers in late winter and spring.

Seed pods are formed after flowering and the black wattleseeds are collected once the seed pods have turned a pale brown.

Edible uses: Harvesting the edible seed is done by lightly tapping the shrub with a stick and collecting the seeds on a tarpaulin underneath the plant. Once the seeds are collected, they are roasted and then ground into a flour to be used in baking.

Pests and Diseases: In humid climates they can be susceptible to fungal diseases but if grown in an area with some air flow this shouldn’t occur.

Uses in the garden: These plants grow very quickly and can be used as pioneer plants when planting out a garden. They will fill out fast and create habitat while other, slower growing plants grow up.

These plants are also considered to be nurse plants as their nitrogen fixing nodules on their roots are beneficial when foliage is used as a ‘chop and drop’ mulch in the garden.

Position: These plants are very versatile and often seen in sandy soils along creek beds. They can take frontline salt and wind and a full sun or part shade position.

Propagation: Seeds are collected in late summer and will need to soaked in boiling water to release their dormancy. They can also be propagated by cuttings using semi-hardwood cuttings and ensuring to cut leaves by 2/3 to prevent transpiration shock.