Acacia aphylla

Common Name:
Leafless Rock Wattle

Description:
Acacia aphylla is a striking and highly architectural Australian native shrub, admired for its unusual leafless appearance and upright, broom-like form. Instead of conventional foliage, this species features slender, rigid, bluish-green branchlets that create a sculptural silhouette in the landscape. In late winter to early spring, it produces clusters of bright golden-yellow, spherical flowers along the stems, providing a vivid contrast against the cool-toned branches. These fluffy blooms are lightly fragrant and highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. Well suited to Melbourne’s climate, Acacia aphylla thrives in full sun and requires exceptionally well-drained soil, making it ideal for rockeries, raised beds, and native gardens. It is drought tolerant once established and prefers a low-humidity environment with good air circulation. This distinctive wattle is perfect as a feature plant where its bold form can be appreciated year-round.

Form:
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 1.5–2.5 m
Width: 1–1.5 m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Winter
Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
Bright golden yellow

Key Attributes:
Australian native
Bird Attracting
Bee Attracting
Drought tolerant once established
Architectural form
Low maintenance
Perennial

Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to humans. May cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets in large quantities.

Companion Plants:
Grevillea
Westringia
Correa
Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos)
Eremophila

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here