Acacia
lineata: is known as the Streaked Wattle. The common name is thought
to refer to the appearance of the nerves of the phyllodes. Acacia lineata
is a small spreading shrub reaching a height of about one metre with a similar
spread. The phyllodes are small and tightly clustered along the branches.
Bright yellow flowers appear in spring and they cover the branches hiding the
foliage. The Streaked Wattle is a breath-taking feature, in the garden, when
in flower. Try cultivating this species on an embankment, in a native
shrubbery or in a large native cottage garden. Acacia lineata is common
in central New South Wales with scattered occurrences in Queensland and South
Australia.
Prune after flowering to maintain the dense growth habit and encourage
bounteous blooming.
Propagate form seed or cuttings. We have found that Acacias with small
phyllodes will strike readily from cuttings.