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To 4M. Dense, evergreen, thorny shrub. Fast growing. Sharp-tipped, small dark green phyllodes.
Masses of single large golden yellow ball-shaped flower heads in leaf axils.
Nectar source for butterflies and other insects. Excellent bird habitat. Adaptable and good for most uses in well-drained soils.