Chiefly south of Tumut, and east of Hume Highway. Noted in the areas: Paddy's River-Burra Valley; Tooma and Gilmore 'upper reaches'.
Australia:
NSW, Vic.
Habitat:
Dry sclerophyll forest on granite hillsides and in gullies, 700-1000 m elevation.
Habit:
Erect or spreading shrub or small tree, 2-9 m high. Flattened or angled branchlets.
Similar Species:
May be confused with Western Golden Wattle (A. decora), which has golden pubescent peduncles (hairy flower stalks).
Site Preference:
Characteristics:
Flowering:
Golden-yellow, Sep-Dec.
Seed Collection:
Propagation:
From scarified seed.
Regeneration:
By root suckering, from soil-stored seed after disturbance, such as fire, ripping and ploughing, and from cut stumps. Disturbance reduces competition for moisture and light, and enhances germination. Establishes well when direct seeded.
Timber:
Shade and Shelter:
Excellent low-level cover in windbreaks. Useful shade.
Land Protection:
Legume - improves soil fertility through 'fixing' nitrogen.
Wildlife:
Ornamental:
Attractive. Should be useful for cool-area gardens. Good foliage.
Other:
Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).
