Acacia decurrens
EARLY BLACK WATTLE, GREEN WATTLE
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
15m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW, ACT

Other Botanical Names: Acacia angulata, Mimosa angulata, M. decurrens, M. decurrens, Racosperma decurrens

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Acacia decurrens
EARLY BLACK WATTLE, GREEN WATTLE
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
15m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow

Flowering Time: early spring to mid spring, mid winterlate winter


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, coastal, cottage & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, shade tree, windbreak, nurse plant

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: easy

Animals: bird attracting



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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