Family:

Fabaceae

Acacia falciformis

Mountain Hickory

Other Names:

Regional Subspecies:

Occurrence:

Regional:

Isolated occurrences in Simmons Creek-NW Culcairn district and Urana-Rand-Corowa region.

Australia:

Qld, NSW, Vic.

Habitat:

Moist and dry sclerophyll forest and woodland.

Habit:

Erect or spreading small tree, 2-8 m high. Dark grey, finely or deeply fissured bark, cylindrical branchlets and large sickle-shaped or straight ‘leaves’ 4-15 cm long. Large globular flowers.

Site Preference:

Most soils. Partial or full sun. Moderately frost tolerant.

Characteristics:

Hardy and adaptable.

Flowering:

Pale yellow to ± white, any time.

Propagation:

From scarified seed.

VALUES:

Shade & Shelter:

Useful low-level cover in windbreaks.

Land Protection:

Legume — improves soil fertility through ‘fixing’ nitrogen.

Ornamental:

Ideal screen for parks and large landscaped areas.