Family:
Fabaceae
Acacia difformis
Drooping Wattle
Other Names: Wyalong Wattle, Mystery Wattle
Regional Subspecies:
Occurrence:
Regional:
Common in areas generally west of the Olympic Highway.
Australia:
NSW, Vic.
Habitat:
Dry sclerophyll forest, woodland and mallee, often on sand.
Habit:
Erect or spreading shrub or small tree, 1-6 m high with hairless angular branches, frequently flattened.
Site Preference:
Well-drained soils, although seems adaptable.
Flowering:
Golden-yellow, usually Dec-Jan.
Seed Collection:
Rarely sets seed.
Propagation:
From seed (if available) or readily from stem cuttings.
Regeneration:
Suckers freely.
VALUES:
Shade & Shelter:
Useful cover in windbreaks.
Land Protection:
Useful in soil stabilising due to suckering. Legume — improves soil fertility by ‘fixing’ nitrogen.
Wildlife:
Good habitat.
Ornamental:
Attractive in garden. Regular watering during dry periods is beneficial.