Description
Small pyramid shaped tree, 6 – 15m.
Foliage
Narrow, sickle-shaped green leaves with manymain veins, to 20cm long. Juvenile bipinnate leaves may remain on young plants.
Flowers Pale yellow to almost white balls, arranged in racemes. Late Summer to Autumn.
Habitat
Widespread. Generally found on shallow drier soils. Prefers sandy loams. Adaptable to many soils but intolerant of water logging.
Special Notes
Improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. Long lived. Good for habitat and shelterbelts.
Wildlife
Female trees produce cones, valuable food source for black cockatoos and parrots.