Additional information
| Size | 400mm, 500mm |
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Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood)
Description: A fast-growing evergreen tree with pinnate foliage, smooth grey bark and bright yellow spherical flowers in late winter to spring. Produces a dense canopy useful for shade, screening or timber production; supports wildlife and nectar feeders. Adaptable and vigorous, forming a substantial specimen in parks and larger landscapes.
Specifications
Mature height 10–30 m (site-dependent); spread 6–15 m; evergreen; rapid growth; valued hardwood timber.
Position
Full sun to part shade; suitable for streets, parks and expansive garden sites with ample rooting space.
Soil
Tolerant of a wide range of soils including clay and coastal sands; requires good drainage but tolerates moist conditions.
Pruning
Responds well to formative pruning when young; occasional maintenance pruning to remove deadwood and manage form.
Price range: $137.50 through $225.50
