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.