Acacia disparrima
Hickory Wattle
Fabaceae
Description:
A hardy and fast-growing native tree with dark grey bark and elegant blue-green foliage. From summer through autumn (January to May), it puts on a striking display of creamy-yellow flower spikes that bring colour and life to the garden. Well suited to larger gardens or revegetation areas, its graceful form and seasonal interest make it a beautiful feature in naturalistic settings. Typically grows as a small tree reaching 3–9 m, occasionally up to 12–15 m in ideal conditions.
Special Features:
Attracts birds, bees, and butterflies (Fiery Jewel & Common Imperial Blue)
Seeds provide food for parrots
Suitable for full sun and adaptable to a range of soils
Indigenous use – traditionally valued for boomerang timber
Excellent for habitat planting and restoration
Natural Habitat:
Wet Eucalypt Forest
Aspect:
Full Sun
Soil/Conditions:
Adaptable
Tree/Shrub Height:
Dense tree to 15m
Attracts:
Fauna, Nectar feeding Bird, Seed eating birds, Butterflies
Flower Colour:
Yellow
Acacia disparrima - Hickory Wattle
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Regional ecosystem:
12.3.11, 12.2.2, 12.2.7, 12.2.11, 12.3.1, 12.3.3, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.3.7, 12.3.12, 12.3.3d, 12.3.5a, 12.5.2, 12.5.3, 12.5.4, 12.5.5, 12.5.7, 12.5.11, 12.5.3a, 12.8.8a, 12.9-10.7, 12.9-10.14, 12.9-10.18, 12.9-10.19, 12.9-10.21, 12.9-10.17b, 12.9-10.17d, 12.9-10.7a, 12.11.2, 12.11.3, 12.11.9, 12.11.14, 12.11.19, 12.11.23, 12.11.3a, 12.11.5e, 12.11.5j, 12.11.5k, 12.12.11, 12.12.12, 12.12.15, 12.12.28, 12.2.5, 12.1.1, 12.11.5a
