Acacia falcata
Sickle Wattle
Fabaceae
Description:
A graceful, evergreen shrub with an open, upright habit. Its long, flat curved phyllodes (leaf-like structures) can reach up to 15 cm in length, giving the plant a soft, flowing appearance. In winter, it produces delicate cream-coloured, ball-shaped flowers that are small (around 5 mm) but plentiful, offering subtle beauty and seasonal interest.
Special Features:
Attracts birds and butterflies
Great for revegetation and habitat planting
Self-seeds readily in mulched, weed-free areas
Suitable for low-maintenance sloping sites
Ideal for moist, well-drained soils in sunny positions
Natural Habitat:
Dry Eucalypt Forest, Coastal Heath
Aspect:
Full Sun
Soil/Conditions:
Moist, Well-drained
Tree/Shrub Height:
Upright shrub or tree to 4m
Attracts:
Butterflies, Insects, Insectivorous birds, Fauna, Seed eating birds
Flower Colour:
Cream
Acacia falcata - Sickle Wattle
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Regional ecosystem:
12.3.3d, 12.5.7, 12.9-10.2, 12.9-10.14, 12.9-10.19, 12.11.3, 12.11.18, 12.11.23, 12.11.5a, 12.11.5e, 12.11.5j, 12.11.5k, 12.12.5
