Blackwood, Australia Acacia, Black Acacia, Blackwood Acacia

Acacia melanoxylon

Physical Characteristics

Acacia melanoxylon is an evergreen Tree growing to 30 m (98ft 5in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower in April. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria. Locally naturalized in S.W. Europe[50].

Habitats

Woodland Garden Secondary; Sunny Edge; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers Edible Uses: Flowers - cooked[144]. Rich in pollen, they are often used in fritters. The flowers have a penetrating scent[245].

Medicinal Uses

Antirheumatic Antirheumatic[152].

Known Hazards

None known