Acacia implexa|Lightwood, Hickory Wattle
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Upright small tree with rough greyish bark.
- Size (W x H)
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5-15m x 4-7m
- Leaves
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Sickle-shaped foliage 7-20cm x 6-25mm, with 3 slightly raised main veins.
- Flowers
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Small clusters of scented ball-shaped flowerhead . Pods are very twisted. White seed stalks looped 1-2 times around the seed tip.
- Flower colour
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Cream
- Flower time
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December to March
- Growing conditions
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Found in shallow drier soils of open forests but adaptable to a variety of well drained conditions. Frost tolerant. Full sun, dappled or partial shade.
- Commonly used for
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Windbreak, shade, taller screen. Long lived tree. Autumn flowering is a feature.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
