Brookvale Public School
 
Sydney Wattle 
 
 
By Farryl and Jeremy

Common Name : Sydney Wattle

Botanical Name : Acacia longifolia

Location : Dee Why Headland

Common/Uncommon : Common

Plant Height : Shrub, 1 metre

Flower Colour :  Golden yellow,

Flower Size : A small 2 centimetres, bunched like hair.

Leaf Size : 3-4 centimetres

Leaf Shape : Long oval shaped, bright green.

Othe Information :

The Wattle is a common plant in Australia with more than 500 kids. It is the national flower of Australia (green & gold colours). The height of the Wattle can vary from about 1 to 5 metres. They have a strong smell but are not used for household flowers. They are very hardy rapid growing plants.
 

 
Wattles growing amongst other plants in the foreground.