Acacia leichhardtii
“Leichhardt’s Wattle”
SHRUB TO 3 METRES TALLDistinctive shrub with small grey-green leaves that often angle backwards & curve outwards from the arching branches. Long bunches of sweet-smelling, globular golden yellow flowers in autumn & winter are followed by hairy bean-like pods. Suited to shallow stony soils & exposed sites. Uncommon; occurs only in the Blackdown Tablelands, Expedition Range and Helidon areas.
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Category | Medium Shrubs up to 5m |
Family | Mimosaceae |
Aspect | Full Sun |
Soil | Sandstone Soils, Shallow |
Habitat | Dry Sclerophyll Forest |
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Bee Attracting, Bird Attracting, Drought Tolerant Species | |
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