Family:
Fabaceae
Acacia melvillei
Myall
Other Names: Yarran
Regional Subspecies:
Occurrence:
Habitat & Site Selection:
Shrubland to woodland on red-brown clay to sandy loam. Sandy soils.
Habit:
Erect to spreading tree, 5-10m high, bushy to ground level. Has orange-yellow flowers from Aug-Oct.
Seed Collection:
Nov to Dec.
Propagation:
From seed. Seed should be scarified or heat treated prior to sowing.
Regeneration:
Regenerates from suckers.
VALUES:
Land Protection:
Branches to ground level assists in erosion control. Legume, improves soil fertility by fixing nitrogen.
Ornamental:
Very attractive with showy flowers.