An attractive, hardy shrub growing up to 4m tall.  Masses or golden, globular flowers occur from late Winter to Spring.

It occurs in dry sclerophyll forest, woodland or heath in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Most of its distribution is through NSW, through the entirety of the tablelands and western slopes.

It is typically found on hills, slopes and plains and grows in sandy, clay or loam soils.

Acacia buxifolia