It grows in a variety of situations in either full sun or part shade, on well-drained soils. Fringed Wattle is an ideal plant to give protection to ferns and other shade-loving plants. West Wyalong Wattle is a rounded shrub which grows to about 3 m. The greyish feathery leaves give the plant a delicate appearance. Masses of golden yellow flower heads open in spring.
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.