Shrubs

Acacia paradoxa
         Kangaroo Thorn
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

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