Flowering fixers

The golden wreath wattles are an important part of the ecosystem here at the Park, adding to our all-important biodiversity. 

Acacias are a coloniser species, which means that they grow well, offering shelter to other flora species around them. For this reason they feature heavily in our habitat restoration species list, and they also fare well after fire. As they grow, they shade the undergrowth offering much-needed protection for smaller shrub species to flourish.

WP Flora Acacia saligna orange wattle 20 WEB

Acacia saligna

Orange wattle, golden wreath wattle

Showcasing masses of yellow flowers from August to September, the golden wreath wattle grows to between 1.5-6 metres in height. 

These trees are excellent colonising species and provide nitrogen-fixing properties to the sands of the Swan Coastal Plain. They are typically found in the low lying areas of the Park, and can be seen on the Wunanga Bush Trail, as well as amongst the Park’s revegetation sites.

WP Flora Acacia saligna orange wattle 21 WEB
WP Flora Acacia saligna orange wattle 18 WEB
WP Flora Acacia saligna orange wattle 20 WEB

Village Tree Trail

Have you discovered the Village Tree Trail? Grab your map, then take a stroll to learn about some of our key tree species!

Trail Map
Acacia shrubs
Education
Whiteman Park acknowledges the Wadjuk Noongar people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, learn and play and acknowledge the significance of Korndiny Karla Boodja (Bennett Brook) at the heart of the Park.