Rare in the region. Noted west of the Hume Highway in the areas: Yambla; The Rock-Henty-Milbrulong; Yerong Creek-Wattle Creek, and Burkes and Graveyard.
Australia:
Qld, NSW, Vic.
Habitat:
Dry sclerophyll forest on various soils.
Habit:
Erect prickly shrub 1-2 m high. Rigid narrow leaves 7-15 mm long.
Similar Species:
Dillwynia sieberi was previously included in Dillwynia juniperina.
Site Preference:
Characteristics:
Flowering:
Golden yellow with red.
Seed Collection:
Late Oct to late Feb. Monitor closely as seeds released immediately or within 1-2 days of maturity. Seeds have long storage life.
Propagation:
From scarified seed or cuttings. Soak in near-boiling water for about 30 seconds, before cooling rapidly under flowing cold water. Alternatively soak in cold water for several hours. Dry to prevent rotting before sowing.
Regeneration:
From seed and suckers after fire, forming dense groundcover. Does not establish as readily as most wattles when direct seeded.
Timber:
Shade and Shelter:
Low cover in windbreaks.
Land Protection:
Legume - improves soil fertility through 'fixing' nitrogen.
Wildlife:
Good habitat.
Ornamental:
Good habitat.
Other:
Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).
