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Sydney Golden Wattle

Acacia longifolia, Fabaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mung BeanVigna radiata
Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionWind Protection
Arabica CoffeeCoffea arabica
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Blue Gum EucalyptusEucalyptus globulus
Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Yard-Long BeanVigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis

Sydney golden wattle root compounds inhibit yard-long bean vine establishment

Common Questions

What zones does Sydney Golden Wattle grow in?

Sydney Golden Wattle grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Sydney Golden Wattle a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Sydney Golden Wattle is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Sydney Golden Wattle?

Good companions for Sydney Golden Wattle include Mung Bean, Arabica Coffee, Blue Gum Eucalyptus.

Design guilds with Sydney Golden Wattle and see companion relationships visually.

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