Acacia paradoxa|Hedge Wattle, Kangaroo Thorn
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Straggling to dense spreading shrub, branchlets ribbed and hanging down. Spreading pair of thorns to 1cm at the base of leaves.
- Size (W x H)
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2-4m x 2-5m
- Leaves
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Oblong to narrow dark green leaves, wavy along one edge, midrib off centre, 8-30mm x 2-7mm, sharply pointed tip.
- Flowers
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Single large ball-shaped flowerheads on slender stalks in each leaf axil. Narrow straight or curved pods 2-6cm x 3-5mm, densely covered in erect white hairs.
- Flower colour
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Gold
- Flower time
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August to November
- Growing conditions
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Dry to moist well drained situations in open forests. Full sun to semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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Highly ornamental. Dense screen plant. Excellent refuge for birds.
- 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
