Retinodes is a large spreading evergreen shrub to 6m, with narrowly lance-shaped, leaf-like phyllodes and spherical lemon yellow flowerheads borne in short axillary racemes intermittently through the year. Plant range S Australia, Tasmania.
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. A small evergreen flowering tree that is native to Australia. Acacia retinoides has vivid yellow flowers that appear intermittently throughout the year, beginning in Spring. Acacia retinoides has attractive narrow lance-shaped leaves and a spreading habit. Unusually for Acacias, this variety will tolerate lime.