Family:
Fabaceae
Acacia sclerophylla
Hard-leaf Wattle
Other Names:
Regional Subspecies:
A. s. subsp. sclerophylla
Occurrence:
Habitat & Site Selection:
Mainly mallee communities on sandy soil. Adaptable. Grows in well-drained light to heavy soils, in dappled shade, partial or full sun. Tolerates frost, drought, alkaline and somewhat saline areas.
Habit:
Small dense spreading shrub to 1m high. Has glossy phyllodes and curved and twisted pods. Has golden-yellow flowers from Aug-Nov.
Propagation:
From seed or cuttings.
VALUES:
Land Protection:
Useful for roadside plantings and erosion control. Legume, improves soil fertility by fixing nitrogen.
Ornamental:
An attractive garden plant.