Acacia brownii
Heath Wattle
Small spreading semi-prostrate shrub.
Additional information
- SynonymAcacia ulicifolia var. brownii, A. brownei
- FamilyFabaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.5-1 m x 1-2 m
- Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
- LeavesStiff, narrow prickly foliage 8-25 mm long, often distantly spaced. There is no broadening at the base (cf Acacia ulicifolia).
- Flower colourGolden yellow
- Flowering timeJuly to November
- FlowersSingle ball-shaped flowerheads along stems on slender stalks to 15 mm long. Dark brown to black, slightly constricted pods 2-4 cm x 3-5 mm.
- Bird attractingSeeds, insects
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsLoam and sandy well drained soils which do not dry out, in heathy woodland and forests. Partial sun, dappled shade.
- Garden useGrow under established trees. Good floral display. Prickly nature can restrict movement to protect areas.
- Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
- Conservation statusScattered within the Shire.
- Related speciesAcacia ulicifolia is larger with paler flowers and broad leaf bases.
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Photographer/s: 1, 2 Marty White/SYR ©; 3, 4 Peter Kinchington ©; 5 Marilyn Bull ©
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