Australian Blackwood / Black Wattle - Acacia melanoxylon

Acacia melanoxylon, known as Australian Blackwood or Black Wattle, is a hardy, long lived native tree prized for its fine foliage, golden-yellow winter blooms, and valuable timber. Fast growing and adaptable, it performs well in both native and rural landscapes, offering shade, wind protection, and habitat value. Thrives in Melbourne’s temperate conditions with minimal maintenance.

Key Features:

• Soil: Prefers well drained soil, tolerates clay and sandy types.
• Light: Full sun to semi shade for optimal growth.
• Watering: Moderate watering while establishing; drought tolerant once mature.
• Fertiliser: Apply low-phosphorus native fertiliser annually in spring.
• Maintenance: Minimal pruning required, remove lower branches to form a clean trunk if desired.
• Flowering: Acacia implexa flowers in autumn & summer.

Fast growing and adaptable, it performs well in both native and rural landscapes, offering shade, wind protection, and habitat value.

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