Plants grow best in well-drained soils in a sunny position. West Wyalong Wattle is drought and frost resistant. The Golden Wattle is famous as the floral emblem of Australia. Plants may grow to 10 m and produce masses of golden yellow flower heads from winter to spring. The foliage is deep green.
Plants grow quickly in well-drained soils in full sun or dappled shade.
The golden yellow flower heads open in spring. Plants grow well in most soils in full sun or partial shade. Hairy wattle is a useful screen plant.