| Regional: |
Common in areas west of the Olympic Highway. |
| Australia: |
Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, WA. |
| Habitat: |
Woodland and mallee, on sand. |
| Habit: |
Erect or spreading hairless shrub, mostly 1-6 m high. Smooth or finely fissured grey-brown bark and angled or flattened branchlets. |
| Similar Species: |
Distinguish from Drooping Wattle (A. difformis) by 'leaf'. Drooping Wattle has lighter green 'leaf' and flattened 'leaf' stem. |
| Site Preference: |
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| Characteristics: |
Moderate growth rate. Lifespan up to several decades. Not known to be eaten by livestock. |
| Flowering: |
Golden-yellow, usually Jul-Nov. |
| Seed Collection: |
Early Dec to late Jan. |
| Propagation: |
From scarified seed (+-12 viable seeds per gram), or cuttings. |
| Regeneration: |
Frequently forms dense thickets. Establishes readily when direct seeded. |
| Timber: |
Good for fuel. |
| Shade and Shelter: |
Excellent low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
Useful for controlling soil erosion due to soil-binding fibrous roots. Legume - improves soil fertility by 'fixing' nitrogen. |
| Wildlife: |
Good habitat. Flowers are a food source for native insects and birds. |
| Ornamental: |
Excellent ornamental due to quick growth, prolific flowers and dark foliage. |
| Other: |
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