Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood acacia)
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Beginner skill rating |
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6m max. spread |
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12m max. height |
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20-50 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Acacia melanoxylon
Other names: Blackwood acacia, Blackwood, Australian blackwood, Tasmanian blackwood
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Genus: Acacia
Species: A. melanoxylon - A. melanoxylon is a fast-growing, evergreen tree. It has feathery, dark-green, pinnate leaves and in spring, bears clusters of inconspicuous, lightly-fragrant, cream flowers.
Acacia melanoxylon is: Evergreen
Flower: Cream in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant
Tree shape: Rounded
Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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Pests: Generally pest free.
Diseases: Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood acacia) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in a sunny, sheltered position in full sun. It prefers deep, moist, free draining, alkaline-free soil.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | |
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