Acacia
boormanii: is known as the Snowy River Wattle. As the name implies (at
least to Australian readers) this species comes from the alpine country in
southern New South Wales and northern Victoria. The Snowy River Wattle
develops into a medium, many-branched shrub with grey-green foliage. In
spring, Acacia boormanii becomes covered with golden yellow, globular
flower heads. The Snowy River Wattle has become very popular in cultivation
because it has proved to be hardy, fast growing and extremely free flowering.
As with all wattles, prune this species after flowering to keep the plants
bushy and blooming bounteously.
Acacia boormanii will sometimes sucker. In some parts of the gardens at
Yallaroo a single Snowy River Wattle has developed into a golden yellow group
of plants. The foliage is another feature of this colourful wattle.
Propagate from seed and probably cuttings.