South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Acacia linearifolia
Stringybark Wattle
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Stringybark Wattle |
| Family |
Mimosaceae - Mimosa family. |
| Name Origin |
linearifolia - from Latin linearis, linear, and folium, leaf, referring to narrow 'leaves'. |
Specimen Data - CSU 2425
| Location |
Thurgoona Public School |
| Notes |
Zone: Easting: Northing: |
| Collector |
Earl, Gill |
Date |
03/09/2000 |
| Determined By |
Kent, Kylie |
Date |
15/02/2000 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Noted in the areas: The Rock-Henty-Milbrulong and Corowa-Rand-Urana. |
| Australia: |
NSW |
| Habitat: |
Dry sclerophyll forest and woodland, from lower slopes to exposed rocky sites. |
| Habit: |
Erect or spreading small tree, 3-6 m high with grey bark. Bipinnate leaves often persistent on adult plants. |
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| Site Preference: |
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| Characteristics: |
Frost may damage young plants, which generally recover quickly. |
| Flowering: |
Golden-yellow, Aug-Oct. |
| Seed Collection: |
Nov to Dec. |
| Propagation: |
From scarified seed. |
| Regeneration: |
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| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
Legume - improves soil fertility by 'fixing' nitrogen. |
| Wildlife: |
Good habitat. |
| Ornamental: |
Attractive specimen. Can be grown under established trees. Very attractive when flowering. |
| 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 rocky sites or slopes |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
400-700 |
| Growth Rate : |
fast |
| Tolerates : |
dry conditions |
| Resents : |
frost when young |
| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; fixes nitrogen; ornamental |
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