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Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon)
TreeCouncil listedAustralian native
Acacia melanoxylon

Blackwood

Acacia · Fabaceae

Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon) is a australian native tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 10 m high and 8 m spread, with a rounded canopy form. Its recorded local performance is very reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.

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Classification

Genus
Acacia
Family
Fabaceae
Common name
Blackwood
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban

Acacia melanoxylon belongs to the Acacia genus within the Fabaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.

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Cultivation

Care sheet.

Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Part Shade
Soil
Dry soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
10 m H × 8 m W
Landscape use

Trial

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Further reading

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    Acacia melanoxylon observation photographGBIF · Tony Rebelo · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/