Blackwood Acacia
Acacia Melanoxylon
Overview
Blackwood Acacia (Acacia melanoxylon) is an evergreen, fast-growing tree native to Australia, reaching up to 100 ft tall. It features dense, dark green foliage with a weeping habit and pale yellow flowers in spring. Its wood is prized for fine furniture. Suited for USDA zones 9-11, it requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Caution: potentially invasive, it may require maintenance to control spread.
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 8–11
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 25–40 Ft.
- Mature width
- 10–20 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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