| Regional: |
Noted on the drier hills of many catchments and districts, east of the Olympic Highway |
| Australia: |
NSW, Vic. |
| Habitat: |
Woodland and dry sclerophyll forest, on poor gravely and sandy soil. |
| Habit: |
Small erect or spreading shrub 50 cm to 3 m high, with rigid stems and 'leaves'. Grey bark and flattened or angled hairy branchlets. |
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| Characteristics: |
Very long-lived. Moderate growth rate. Wasps form galls on flower buds in some areas. Conspicuous woody galls also caused by a fungus. |
| Flowering: |
Golden-yellow, usually Jul-Sept. |
| Seed Collection: |
Mid Nov to early Jan, when pods are brown and curled. Monitor closely as seeds released immediately or 1-2 days after maturity. |
| Propagation: |
From scarified seed. Pour boiling or very hot water over seeds and soak for several hours before sowing. |
| Regeneration: |
From seed, particularly after fire. Establishes moderately well when direct seeded. |
| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
Useful for stabilising soil and improving soil fertility. Legume - improves soil fertility by 'fixing' nitrogen. |
| Wildlife: |
Good habitat. Flowers are a pollen source for native moths, butterflies and other native insects, and a nectar-source for birds including honeyeaters. Insect-eating birds attracted. Native birds, including parrots and pigeons eat seeds. |
| Ornamental: |
Attractive ornamental for gardens, due to foliage and early flowering. Prune after |
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