Compact native beauty with naturally rounded form
Sticky Wattle, The Acacia howittii ‘Honey Bun’ is a compact, evergreen Australian native prized for its fine, pendulous foliage and neat, rounded form. Growing to around 1.5 m tall and wide, this low-maintenance shrub produces masses of golden, ball-shaped flowers in spring, attracting bees and other pollinators. Its soft, lime-green leaves and dense growth habit make it ideal for hedging, topiary, or as a stand-alone feature in both native and formal gardens. Tolerant of a wide range of soils and conditions, including coastal environments, ‘Acacia Honey Bun’ is a hardy and attractive Wattle for year-round garden appeal.
Plant Chart
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Acacia howittii ‘Honey Bun’ |
| Common Name | Honey Bun Wattle |
| Plant Type | Native Shrub |
| Height | 80cm – 1.2m |
| Width | 80cm – 1.2m |
| Position | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Watering | Low once established |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Foliage | Soft Green |
| Flower Colour | Pale Yellow |
| Flowering Season | Winter to Spring |
| Uses | Borders, Pots, Native Gardens, Feature Planting |
| Maintenance | Low |
Soft cascading foliage perfect for modern gardens
Acacia howittii Honey Bun is the perfect compact native for gardeners wanting soft texture and effortless structure without constant pruning. Its naturally rounded shape and fine cascading foliage create a refined look suited to modern Melbourne landscapes, courtyards and decorative containers. Tough, drought tolerant and beautifully low maintenance, Honey Bun provides year-round native appeal in even the smallest garden spaces.
