South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Acacia decora
Western Golden Wattle
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Western Golden Wattle, Western Silver Wattle, Showy Wattle. |
| Family |
Mimosaceae - Mimosa family. |
| Name Origin |
decora - from Latin decorus, referring to decorative appearance. |
Specimen Data - CSU 1344
| Location |
Coolabah Farm NSW, specimen from CSU Wagga Weeds Collection. |
| Notes |
Zone: Easting: Northing: |
| Collector |
Boorman, J.L. & Maiden, J.H. |
Date |
01/08/2010 |
| Determined By |
Kent, Kylie |
Date |
12/05/2000 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Noted mainly in the lower areas of the Murrumbidgee catchment. Also noted in Long Plain- West Hume, and the Urana-Rand-Corowa region. |
| Australia: |
Qld, NSW, Vic. |
| Habitat: |
Dry sclerophyll forest on rocky hillsides and ridges. |
| Habit: |
Erect or spreading shrub, usually 1-4 m high. Grey-blue foliage. |
| Similar Species: |
Distinguish from Box-leaf Wattle (A. buxifolia) by different habitat and inflorescence (flower structure). Refer to notes on Box-leaf Wattle. |
| Site Preference: |
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| Characteristics: |
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| Flowering: |
Bright golden-yellow, usually Apr-Oct. |
| Seed Collection: |
Early Dec to mid-Jan. Monitor closely as seeds released immediately or within 1-2 days of maturity. |
| Propagation: |
From scarified seed or cuttings. |
| Regeneration: |
From seed, particularly after fire. |
| Timber: |
Valuable understorey in woodlots. |
| Shade and Shelter: |
Excellent low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
Useful for recharge plantings. Legume - improves soil fertility by 'fixing' nitrogen. |
| Wildlife: |
Good habitat. Good pollen source for many native insects and birds. |
| Ornamental: |
in cultivation. |
| Other: |
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Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).
| Site/Preferred Habitat : |
well-drained soil, full sun |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
350 |
| Growth Rate : |
moderate |
| Tolerates : |
frost; drought |
| Resents : |
poor drainage |
| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; fixes nitrogen; wildlife; ornamental; suckers |
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