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Acacia cincinnata

Coil-Pod Wattle

Fabaceae

Description:

A distinctive small tree with a rounded crown and brown-grey bark, Acacia cincinnata is known for its bright green foliage and eye-catching seed pods. Young shoots are covered in golden yellow hairs, adding seasonal interest. In late autumn, it produces pale yellow, faintly perfumed flower spikes, followed by tightly coiled seed pods that are both unusual and attractive.

Special Features:

  • Endemic to Queensland

  • Bird and Bee Attracting

  • Attracts butterflies

Natural Habitat:

Dry Eucalypt Forest, Coastal Heath

Aspect:

Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Well-drained, Adaptable

Tree/Shrub Height:

Small tree to 5m

Attracts:

Bees, Butterflies, Insects, Seed eating birds, Fauna, Insectivorous birds

Flower Colour:

Cream, Yellow

Acacia cincinnata - Coil-Pod Wattle

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Regional ecosystem:

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Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/regional-ecosystems/list/?landzone=&description=Acacia+cincinnata&class=&biodiversity=&submit=Search

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