Acacia hakeoides

South West Slopes Revegetation Guide

Acacia hakeoides

Hakea WattleAcacia hakeoides

Species Information

Synonyms
Common Names Hakea Wattle, Western Black Wattle, Hakea-leaved Wattle
Family Mimosaceae - Mimosa family.
Name Origin Refers to likeness of 'leaves' to those of some Hakeas.

Specimen Data - CSU 2060

Location Palmer State Forest, Oaklands / Jerilderie Road, approximately 30km west of Jerilderie on roadside NSW.
Notes Found growing on clay loam soil on roadside beside Callitris State Forest. Zone: 55 Easting: 409019 Northing: 6075143
Collector Lunt, Ian Date 12/08/2000
Determined By Earl, Gill Date 01/09/2000

South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information

Regional: Common in areas west of the Olympic Highway.
Australia: Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, WA.
Habitat: Woodland and mallee, on sand.
Habit: Erect or spreading hairless shrub, mostly 1-6 m high. Smooth or finely fissured grey-brown bark and angled or flattened branchlets.
Similar Species: Distinguish from Drooping Wattle (A. difformis) by 'leaf'. Drooping Wattle has lighter green 'leaf' and flattened 'leaf' stem.
Site Preference:
Characteristics: Moderate growth rate. Lifespan up to several decades. Not known to be eaten by livestock.
Flowering: Golden-yellow, usually Jul-Nov.
Seed Collection: Early Dec to late Jan.
Propagation: From scarified seed (+-12 viable seeds per gram), or cuttings.
Regeneration: Frequently forms dense thickets. Establishes readily when direct seeded.
Timber: Good for fuel.
Shade and Shelter: Excellent low-level cover in windbreaks.
Land Protection: Useful for controlling soil erosion due to soil-binding fibrous roots. Legume - improves soil fertility by 'fixing' nitrogen.
Wildlife: Good habitat. Flowers are a food source for native insects and birds.
Ornamental: Excellent ornamental due to quick growth, prolific flowers and dark foliage.
Other:

Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).

Site/Preferred Habitat : poorly-moderately drained soils
Rainfall(mm) : 350
Growth Rate : moderate
Tolerates : frost; dryness
Resents :
Uses & Comments : windbreak; erosion control; fixes nitrogen; wildlife; ornamental

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