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Acacia pycnantha

Golden wattle​

Small tree, large shrub with masses of densely-flowered, scented ball-shaped flowerheads in axillary spikes. Waxy bark on young growth. Broad, bright green sickle-shaped to curved foliage to 20cm x 10-50mm, often hanging. Nitrogen fixing

  • Cultural knowledge: ​Food: seed, containers, medicine, glue
  • Ecological role: Attracts honeybees, native bees, ants and nectar feeding birds
  • Height: 3-8m
  • Width: 2-6m
  • Sun: Full sun, part shade
  • Soil type: Clay, loam, sand, well drained
  • Flowering time: July- November
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