Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acacia implexa Lightwood, Hickory Wattle,Lightwood, Hickory Wattle,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Oval, Upright
Description:
Small, upright native tree with similar foliage and bark to Acacia melanoxyon (Blackwood). However, Acacia melanoxyon flowers in winter and Acacia implexa in summer. Growing to approx 8m, very useful in streetscapes and parks because of pollution tolerance. Also tolerates coastal positioning, wet and dry soils. However, will sucker if roots are damaged.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Low Water Garden, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Wind Break
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Ideally, plant in well drained, organic soil and water well until established. Will appreciate a deep water every fortnight in summer. Prune when necessary. Besides suckering when roots are damaged, very few other problems to note. Tolerates most conditions.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Mimosaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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