Acacia melanoxylon|Blackwood
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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A fast-growing small to large upright tree with hard, fissured bark.
- Size (W x H)
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5-30m x 4-15m
- Leaves
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Dull green foliage to 15cm x 10-25mm wide, with 3-5 raised main veins. Young foliage often has ferny leaves on the tips.
- Flowers
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Short clusters of ball-shaped flowerheads on scaly stalks. Pods 4-15cm x 3.5-10mm, becoming twisted and coiled, retained for a long time; seed stalk red.
- Flower colour
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Cream
- Flower time
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July to October
- Growing conditions
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Widespread, preferring moist fertile soils, in valleys in wetter mountain forests. Once established it will tolerate drier conditions but may remain smaller. Frost tolerant. Full or partial sun.
- Commonly used for
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Shade & screening. Habitat tree. Will sucker if roots damaged. Can be upper or middle canopy.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Attracts butterflies
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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
