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.