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    Acacia melanoxylon [narrow leaf form]

    Also Known As

    • Black Wattle - narrow leaf form
    • Blackwood Acacia - narrow leaf form

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 40'-60'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Acacia melanoxylon [narrow leaf form] plant details

    Acacia melanoxylon [narrow leaf form] is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia melanoxylon [narrow leaf form]

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia melanoxylon [narrow leaf form]

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Vigorous evergreen, leaves revert to narrow "phyllodes", yellow cream ball flowers early spring. From a tree in Seattle, WA. 18 °F.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Acacia melanoxylon [narrow leaf form] plant

    How to Grow Acacia melanoxylon [narrow leaf form]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • dry in summer
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