Acacia elata

Common Name:
Cedar Wattle

Description:
Acacia elata, commonly known as Cedar Wattle, is a fast-growing and elegant Australian native tree admired for its fine, feathery foliage and tall, upright habit. This evergreen species displays graceful fern-like leaves that provide a soft, textural contrast in both native and ornamental garden settings. During late winter to early spring, it produces abundant clusters of small, golden-yellow, globular flowers that are lightly scented and highly attractive to pollinators. Ideal for use as a screening or feature tree, Cedar Wattle is adaptable to a variety of soil types provided they are well-drained. It is drought-tolerant once established and will thrive in both full sun and part shade positions. Its strong vertical growth makes it suitable for narrow spaces, and it is known to perform well in Melbourne's temperate climate. Seasonally, the tree holds year-round interest due to its evergreen foliage and vibrant flowering phase in late winter.

Form:
Tree - Large

Mature Size:
Height: 15–30 metres
Width: 6–10 metres

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Winter
Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
Yellow

Key Attributes:
Australian native
Scented flowers
Bee Attracting
Bird Attracting
Perennial
Suitable for Hedging (tall screen)
Suitable for Topiary (when young and pruned)
Fast-growing
Low maintenance

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:
Grevillea species
Callistemon (Bottlebrush)
Leptospermum (Tea Tree)
Westringia
Lomandra