Willow wattle. Acacia saligna
Indigenous to Western Australia
Willow wattle has previously been planted for dune rehabilitation and road-side planting. It is now invading dunes and bushland on sections of the north and central coast.
Form:Large shrub to tree 3 - 8m high.
Flower: Yellow, globular. Spring.
Fruit/Seed: Pod straight to strongly curled.
Control: Small seedlings can be hand removed, larger shrubs should be cut down and stumps treated with herbicide. Chemical controls are available.