Cootamundra Wattle

Common Name(s): Cootamundra wattle

Scientific Name: Acacia baileyana

Distribution: Native to Australia; also naturalized in southern Africa and southwestern United States

Comments: A small tree native to Australia, Cootamundra wattle is a very common ornamental tree within Australia as well as other parts of the world. Unfortunately, the tree has the ability to escape cultivation and is now considered an invasive species in many areas where it has been introduced.

Note: This is a truncated profile page. If you have any helpful info or experience with this wood species, feel free to leave a comment below and I’ll do my best to integrate any relevant data when I expand the page. ~Eric