Trees

Acacia mearnsii
             Black Wattle
Descriptor
Fast growing spreading shrub or erect tree with smooth bark, pale yellow or cream highly perfumed flowers. Olive-green ferny leaves to 20cm long. Pioneer plant useful for erosion sites. Nitrogen fixing. 
Cultural knowledge
Wood: weapons, Bark: twine, medicine, Gum: food, drink, glue​
Ecological role
Nectar feeds birds, marsupials, insects. Butterfly attractant: food plant for caterpillars
Height
5-15m
Width
6-10m
Sun 
Full sun or light shade
Soil type
Sensitive water logged soils
Flowering time
Sept-Dec

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