Acacia longifolia Sidney golden wattle (Leguminosae) Evergreen tree

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Acacia longifolia
Sidney golden wattle
Evergreen tree
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The Acacia longifolia plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, Southern Australia, Tasmania, Victoria. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sidney golden wattle. Some home gardeners know the variety as Mimosa longifolia.

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Latin Name:  Acacia longifolia
Common Name:  Sidney golden wattle
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Andrews.)Willd.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:  6

Habitat:  Sandy soils mainly by the coast[167].

General Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the flowers[168]. A green dye is obtained from the seed pods[168]. The extensive root system of this plant helps to prevent soil erosion[200]. It is used on sandy soils and steep banks[200]. Trees are planted as a screen in Australia[157]. This species is often grown as a rootstock for grafting lime-intolerant members of the genus[11]. Wood - pale, tough[154].

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