Shrubs
Acacia paradoxa
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Descriptor |
Straggling to dense spreading evergreen shrub or tree with dense foliage and small single large ball-shaped bright yellow flower heads. Spreading pair of thorns to 1cm at the base of leaves. Oblong to narrow dark green leaves, wavy along one edge, midrib off center 8-30mm x 2-7mm, sharply pointed tip. Useful as erosion control, barrier, hedge or screen for low traffic areas. Excellent refuge for birds |
Cultural knowledge |
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Ecological role |
Nesting site for small birds. Food source for moths, butterflies and other insects, birds feed on seeds |
Height |
2-4m |
Width |
2-4m |
Sun |
Full sun, part shade |
Soil type |
Clay, loam, sand, well drained |
Flowering time |
August- November |