WATTLE - BLACK
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Botanical Name: Acacia melanoxylonDescription
Other Names: Blackwattle Blackwood
This fast growing wattle has inconspicuous cream ball shaped flowers occuring in spring. A very hardy shade or shelter tree. Tolerant of most growing conditions. Good timber tree.
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Plant Information or Specifications
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Cabinet Timber Tree (#CabinetTimberTree)
Preferred Climate
Subtropical, Warm Temperate
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Seedling
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
+10m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Yes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Water Requirements
Drought Hardy (Little Watering)
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
No (Full Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
2-3 Years
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
February
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Customer Comments on Wattle - Black
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Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwattle
Has a triple F rating.Fast grower,Firewood and Fire retarder.refer to 'Grow what where,2750 plants'from local library | Rolf - Bankstown, NSW 13-Dec-2005
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