Acacia Myrtle Wattle is a shrub from 1 to 2 meters high by a similar width but some almost prostrate forms exist. A reasonably distinctive feature is the reddish stems of the plant. The cream flower clusters are globular in shape and occur on short racemes from the leaf axils in spring. It is hardy in most reasonably drained soils and can be lightly pruned following flowering to produce a busy growth habit. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of at least moderate frost.