This page contains information about Golden Wreath Wattle removal and pruning. For more information about tree removal and pruning, check out our Tree Removal & Pruning Guide.
Golden Wreath Wattle (botanical name Acacia Saligna) is a medium sized tree or shrub that is native to Western Australia. It was introduced to NSW in the late 1950’s for stabilising soil and dune rehabilitation, due to its extensive vertical and horizontal root system. And also introduced as a garden ornamental tree.
It has naturalised in many areas, and is now considered a weed in NSW, outcompeting many native species, and threatening wildlife habitat.
Tree Characteristics
- Fast growing tree or shrub up to 10m tall and with a broad canopy up to 6m wide.
- Bright yellow ball flowers in clusters of 25-55, which blossom in late winter and spring, then develop into smooth brown pods.
- Leathery leaves with a prominent mid-vein, 7-30cm long and 4-20mm wide.
- Bark is brownish-grey, smooth or finely fissured.
- Pods are leathery, straight to curved, 5-14cm long and 4-6mm wide.
Golden Wreath Wattle Tree Removal Permit
Like so many introduced species, the Golden Wreath Wattle seemed like a good idea at the time, yet is now considered a mistake that is damaging our native habitat.
Not least because the Golden Wreath Wattle is fast growing, adaptive to even low nutrient soils, and out competing many native species.
It is listed as an important environmental weed in Sydney and surrounding regions. Which means it’s control creates a significant economic and ecological cost.
Removing the Golden Wreath Wattle tree is controlled by local council. While each LGA has their own tree work directives, when it comes to undesirable species and weeds, obtaining a permit shouldn’t be a problem.
Many Sydney LGA’s list the Golden Wreath Wattle on their exempt tree species list. So you may not need a permit for your tree removal work.
That said, the Golden Wreath Wattle can be confused with other wattle species. Including:
- Golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha)
- Straight wattle (Acacia stricta)
- Sweet-scented wattle (Acacia suaveolens)
- Manna wattle (Acacia microbotrya)
- Summer-scented wattle (Acacia rostellifera)
Removing or damaging a protected tree can result in heavy fines. Therefore, speak to an expert and get help identifying your tree before you begin. You maybe required to document evidence of your tree species and condition. Which may require an Arborist report from a qualified level 5 Arborist.
For more information about identifying your tree, or for Golden Wreath Wattle removal and pruning quote, speak to our team. Call us or submit our contact form and our Arborist will get back to you to answer your questions.
