Acacia mearnsii
Black Wattle, Garrong
A fast growing open tree with smooth dark bark. Gum often exudes from the bark.
Additional information
- FamilyFabaceae
- StoreyMiddle storey
- Size8-25 m x 6-10 m
- Plant groupingTrees 3-25 m
- LeavesOlive-green ferny leaves to 20 cm long. Glands on central leaf stalks both at the junction and between pairs of leaf segments.
- Flower colourPale yellow
- Flowering timeSeptember to December
- FlowersDense bunches of highly perfumed flowerheads. Pods constricted between seeds, 6-15 cm x 5-9 mm.
- Bird attractingSeeds, insects
- Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsWell drained soils of open forests and cleared areas from lowlands to mountains. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi or dappled shade. Borer attack can cause branch breakages in high wind and a shorter life span.
- Garden useAttractive shade tree. Plant away from target areas.
- Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
- Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire
- Aboriginal Use Wood - weapons; bark - twine, medicine; gum - food, drink, glue
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Photographer/s: 1, 2, 4, 5 Marilyn Bull ©; 3 Bill Strong, NatureShare ©; 6 Yarra Ranges Council ©
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