Acacia melanoxylon [wide leaf form]

Also Known As

Australian Blackwood - wide leaf form
Black Wattle - wide leaf form

Plant type

tree

size

H: 40'-60'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

9a-11

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Acacia melanoxylon [wide leaf form] plant details

Acacia melanoxylon [wide leaf form] is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring yellow 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, pollution tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acacia melanoxylon [wide leaf form]

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acacia melanoxylon [wide leaf form]

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Vigorous evergreen, yellow cream ball flowers in early spring. Wider phyllodes than the narrow leaf form, nice. From a tree in Seattle, WA. 18 °F.

By: The Desert Northwest

Gardening facts about Acacia melanoxylon [wide leaf form] plant

How to Grow Acacia melanoxylon [wide leaf form]

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant