Family:
Fabaceae
Acacia melvillei
Myall
Other Names: Yarran
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
Habit:
Erect to spreading tree, 5-10m high, bushy to ground level. Has orange-yellow flowers from Aug-Oct.
Habitat & Site Preference:
Shrubland to woodland on red-brown clay to sandy loam soils. Prefers 300-400 mm rainfall.
Seed Collection & Propagation:
Collect seed Nov-Dec. Propagate from scarified or heat-treated seed. Regenerates from suckers.
Values & Uses:
Erosion control due to branches reaching ground level. Nitrogen-fixing legume, improves soil fertility. Ornamental species with showy flowers.