Silver wattle has an attractive habit with drooping branchlets and shiny phyllodes. This species should be considered for ornamental, park and dry country planting; moderate to fast growth rate. It was of commercial value for a number of years in the early 1900's for the 'Silver Wattle' gum which was a small and little known industry. The gum was collected by the local people in Blinman and the near surrounding area and sent to Adelaide.