Acacia melanoxylon

Height:
12-15m at maturity
Width:
5 metres at maturity
Growth Rate:
A fast-growing small to medium upright tree
Growth Habit:
Oval Shaped
Foliage:
A densely foliaged small to large tree with dark green, leathery foliage.
Flowers:
Masses of cream to pale yellow, fluffy flowers in clusters .
Preferred Growing Conditions:
Grows well in a sunny to partly shaded position in moist, well-drained fertile soil.
Tolerates light frost, coastal conditions and drought.
Once established, will tolerate drier conditions but may remain smaller.
Frost tolerant.
Full or partial sun .
Landscape value:
An easy to grow, robust plant that provides winter colour.
Ideal for erosion control.
Shelter belts and windbreaks.
A strong timber tree suitable for large areas such as playgrounds and parks

Bird Attracting, Coastal, Evergreen, Feature Flower, Native, Shade Tree

* All dimensions are indicative