Is Narrow-leaf Wattle safe for pets?

Yes, Narrow-leaf Wattle (Acacia Mucronata) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Narrow-leaf Wattle easy to care for?

Narrow-leaf Wattle has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Narrow-leaf Wattle grow indoors?

Narrow-leaf Wattle is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Narrow-leaf Wattle (Acacia Mucronata) is a perennial shrub, tree in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Acacia mucronata is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to southeastern Australia, known for its narrow leaves and yellow summer flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Narrow-leaf Wattle

Acacia Mucronata

Acacia mucronata is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to southeastern Australia, known for its narrow leaves and yellow summer flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub, tree

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, clay, sandy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:screen, hedge, nitrogen fixer, wildlife habitat

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Narrow-leaf Wattle

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae

Genus:Acacia