Mimosaceae
NSW and southeastern Queensland species now naturalized in Victoria where it has, in some places, become an environmental weed. A fast-growing hardy plant, good for screening or shelter for smaller, younger plants. Tolerates full sun and will grow in most soil conditions.
Small evergreen tree 5-15 m.
Phyllodes are dark green and fern-like.
Clusters of bright yellow flower balls from late winter to early spring.
Propagation from scarified seed.
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