FAMILY:

MIMOSACEAE

Genus:

Acacia

species:

podalyriifolia

Common name:

Queensland Silver Wattle; Mount Morgan Wattle.

Name derivation:

Genus: Greek akis - a sharp point; species: - leaves like genus Podalyria.

Growth habit:

Evergreen large shrub/tree.

Dimensions:

Height 3-7m, width 3-4m.

Foliage:

Silvery blue green phyllodes 2-4cm x 1-3cm, ovate, slightly hairy.

Flower:

Fragrant, yellow globular flowers 15 -20 in axillary racemes in June - Oct.

Fruit:

Legume pod, flat 6-8cm x 2cm.

Other features:

Widely cultivated in Australia, high weed potential.

Natural distribution:

Qld.

Soils:

Most soils - well drained, frost tolerant

Natural vegetation:

Open Eucalyptus forest.

Landcare use:

Local revegetation. Fast growing. Adds nitrogen to the soil. Ornamental.

Propagation:

Scarified seed.

Pests and diseases:

Sooty mould, Leaf miner.