Acacia mearnsii

Black wattle

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