Description
Small tree to 15m high. Deeply fissured dark grey to almost black bark.
Foliage
Feathery; silver-grey or greyish-green bipinnate leaves to 130 mm long. Evenly spaced glands at the base of each ‘pinnae’ distinguishes it from Acacia mearnsii when not flowering.
Flowers
Bright, lemon-yellow balls in racemes, strongly scented. July to October.
Habitat
Widespread, particularly along watercourse Adaptable to dry conditions. Shoots from the base or ground if cut or disturbed. Found locally in the mountains and foothills, and along watercourses on the plains.
Special Notes
Improves soil fertility through fixing nitrogen. Fast growing and often short lived. Useful in controlling gully and bank erosion.
Value to Wildlife
The gum is an important food source for Sugar Gliders and Squirrel Gliders. Pollen, nectar and seed attract birds and insects.